Watermelon-Tomato Skewer

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
15%
Watermelon-Tomato Skewer
15 min.
8
193kcal

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Ingredients

  • tablespoons balsamic vinegar 
  •  bamboo skewers 
  •  tiny baby basil leaves 
  •  cherry tomatoes 
  • servings kosher salt 
  • tablespoon olive oil extra-virgin
  • small watermelon seedless

Equipment

  • bowl
  • whisk
  • pot
  • skewers

Directions

  1. Cut top and bottom off the watermelon to level it. Sit it upright and cut away the rind.
  2. Cut into 1-inch cubes, reserve.
  3. Bring a small pot of water to boil. Have a small bowl of ice water on the side. Carefully drop the cherry tomatoes into the water. Allow to cook for 10 seconds. Put in the ice water. Carefully peel away the skin and cut into halves (note: the tomatoes do not have to be peeled.)
  4. Whisk together the vinegar and oil.
  5. Place a tomato half on top of each watermelon cube with the flat side facing up. Poke a bamboo skewer through the top all the way down to secure the 2 items. Line up the skewers on a serving tray.
  6. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the skewered tomato and watermelon.
  7. Sprinkle with salt and place a micro basil leaf on top.
  8. Serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories193kcal
Protein6.67%
Fat10.94%
Carbs82.39%

Properties

Glycemic Index
28.33
Glycemic Load
30.72
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
12.129999876022%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
2.59mg
Kaempferol
2.53mg
Quercetin
0.06mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:193.07kcal
9.65%
Fat:2.61g
4.01%
Saturated Fat:0.33g
2.09%
Carbohydrates:44.21g
14.74%
Net Carbohydrates:41.88g
15.23%
Sugar:36.3g
40.34%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:202.31mg
8.8%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.58g
7.16%
Vitamin A:3263.42IU
65.27%
Vitamin C:47.58mg
57.68%
Potassium:659.53mg
18.84%
Magnesium:58.28mg
14.57%
Vitamin B6:0.26mg
13.09%
Vitamin B1:0.19mg
12.61%
Vitamin B5:1.26mg
12.56%
Copper:0.25mg
12.38%
Manganese:0.24mg
11.99%
Fiber:2.33g
9.32%
Iron:1.49mg
8.29%
Vitamin B2:0.12mg
7.09%
Phosphorus:66.25mg
6.62%
Vitamin B3:1.05mg
5.26%
Folate:18.28µg
4.57%
Calcium:43.4mg
4.34%
Zinc:0.59mg
3.94%
Vitamin E:0.59mg
3.94%
Vitamin K:3.51µg
3.35%
Selenium:2.3µg
3.28%