Watermelon, Green Onion, and Mint Salad

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
22%
Watermelon, Green Onion, and Mint Salad
45 min.
6
127kcal

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Looking for a refreshing and vibrant dish to elevate your summer gatherings? Look no further than this delightful Watermelon, Green Onion, and Mint Salad! Bursting with flavor and color, this salad is not only a feast for the eyes but also a treat for the taste buds. The combination of juicy watermelon, crisp green onions, and fragrant mint creates a harmonious blend that is both satisfying and invigorating.

This salad is perfect for any occasion, whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue, enjoying a picnic in the park, or simply looking for a light and healthy snack. With its vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free attributes, it caters to a variety of dietary preferences, making it an ideal choice for everyone at the table.

In just 45 minutes, you can whip up this delicious side dish that serves six people, all while keeping the calorie count at a modest 127 kcal per serving. The addition of jalapeño chiles adds a subtle kick, perfectly balanced by the tangy Champagne vinegar and rich olive oil dressing. Tossed together with fresh Italian parsley, this salad is not only nutritious but also a delightful way to enjoy the flavors of summer.

So grab your bowl and whisk, and get ready to impress your friends and family with this easy-to-make, mouthwatering salad that celebrates the best of seasonal produce!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons champagne vinegar 
  • tablespoons mint leaves fresh chopped
  • cup green onions chopped
  • 1.5 tablespoons jalapeño chiles deveined seeded finely chopped
  • 0.3 cup olive oil 
  • tablespoons parsley fresh italian chopped
  • cups cubes watermelon seeded

Equipment

  • bowl
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Combine watermelon, green onions, mint, parsley, and chiles in large bowl.
  2. Whisk oil and vinegar in small bowl to blend.
  3. Pour dressing over watermelon mixture; toss to coat. Season salad generously with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts

Calories127kcal
Protein3.76%
Fat61.96%
Carbs34.28%

Properties

Glycemic Index
28.44
Glycemic Load
7.08
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
8.333913129309%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.77mg
Hesperetin
0.25mg
Apigenin
4.45mg
Luteolin
0.98mg
Kaempferol
0.83mg
Myricetin
0.3mg
Quercetin
1.98mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:127.4kcal
6.37%
Fat:9.27g
14.27%
Saturated Fat:1.28g
8%
Carbohydrates:11.54g
3.85%
Net Carbohydrates:10.23g
3.72%
Sugar:8.41g
9.35%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:6.52mg
0.28%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.27g
2.53%
Vitamin K:73.54µg
70.04%
Vitamin C:21.32mg
25.84%
Vitamin A:1202.01IU
24.04%
Vitamin E:1.6mg
10.67%
Potassium:224.51mg
6.41%
Manganese:0.11mg
5.67%
Folate:21.37µg
5.34%
Fiber:1.31g
5.24%
Magnesium:19.76mg
4.94%
Iron:0.88mg
4.91%
Vitamin B6:0.09mg
4.4%
Copper:0.08mg
4.02%
Vitamin B1:0.06mg
3.75%
Vitamin B5:0.32mg
3.21%
Calcium:30.54mg
3.05%
Vitamin B2:0.05mg
3.01%
Phosphorus:24.46mg
2.45%
Vitamin B3:0.43mg
2.15%
Zinc:0.25mg
1.65%
Source:Epicurious