Zucchini Melon Salad

Gluten Free
Health score
19%
Zucchini Melon Salad
25 min.
4
495kcal

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Looking for a refreshing and vibrant dish to brighten up your meal? Try our Zucchini Melon Salad, a delightful combination of flavors and textures that is sure to impress! This gluten-free salad features the tender crunch of fresh zucchini paired with the sweet, juicy notes of honeydew melon, making it a perfect side dish or even a light main course.

The addition of thinly sliced smoked chicken breast adds a savory element that balances beautifully with the freshness of the mint leaves and the zing of fresh lime juice. Each bite is a burst of flavor, enhanced by rich curls of Parmigiano-Reggiano that melt in your mouth. Drizzled with extra-virgin olive oil and seasoned with just the right amount of salt, this salad is not only delicious but also packed with essential nutrients.

Ready in just 25 minutes, our Zucchini Melon Salad is ideal for quick lunches or festive gatherings. With each serving boasting only 495 calories, you can enjoy this gourmet dish without any guilt! Whether you're entertaining guests or simply treating yourself, this salad is a celebration of fresh ingredients that will leave you feeling satisfied and delighted. Dive into this culinary journey that highlights the beauty of seasonal produce!

Ingredients

  • lb chicken breast smoked whole with a knife thinly sliced
  • 0.3 cup mint leaves fresh packed thin
  • inch wedges honeydew melon seeded
  • 0.3 cup juice of lime fresh
  • 0.3 cup olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin
  • 0.5 lb parmesan 
  • teaspoon salt 
  • medium zucchini ()

Equipment

  • bowl
  • paper towels
  • colander
  • peeler

Directions

  1. Cut zucchini crosswise diagonally into 1/8-inch-thick slices using slicer and transfer to a colander set over a bowl.
  2. Sprinkle with salt, tossing to coat, and let stand 5 minutes, then rinse under cold water. Arrange in 1 layer on paper towels and pat dry.
  3. Cut melon wedges lengthwise into 1/8-inch-thick slices using slicer.
  4. Divide melon, zucchini, and chicken among 4 plates. Shave about one fourth of cheese into curls with a vegetable peeler and divide curls and mint among the 4 plates.
  5. Drizzle each plate with oil and lime juice. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Calories495kcal
Protein37.06%
Fat57.34%
Carbs5.6%

Properties

Glycemic Index
10.5
Glycemic Load
0.8
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
24.82695672823%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
1.2mg
Hesperetin
1.64mg
Naringenin
0.06mg
Apigenin
0.16mg
Luteolin
0.37mg
Quercetin
0.72mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:494.66kcal
24.73%
Fat:31.44g
48.37%
Saturated Fat:11.9g
74.39%
Carbohydrates:6.91g
2.3%
Net Carbohydrates:5.62g
2.04%
Sugar:3.47g
3.85%
Cholesterol:111.13mg
37.04%
Sodium:1631.2mg
70.92%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:45.72g
91.44%
Selenium:49.28µg
70.41%
Calcium:702.34mg
70.23%
Phosphorus:673.46mg
67.35%
Vitamin B3:12.51mg
62.54%
Vitamin B6:1.07mg
53.67%
Vitamin C:25.02mg
30.33%
Vitamin B2:0.4mg
23.76%
Potassium:770.16mg
22%
Vitamin B5:2.11mg
21.07%
Magnesium:75.93mg
18.98%
Zinc:2.58mg
17.19%
Vitamin E:2.44mg
16.24%
Vitamin A:801.78IU
16.04%
Vitamin B12:0.91µg
15.12%
Vitamin K:13.73µg
13.08%
Manganese:0.24mg
12.01%
Vitamin B1:0.15mg
9.75%
Folate:37.47µg
9.37%
Iron:1.49mg
8.28%
Copper:0.12mg
5.77%
Fiber:1.3g
5.18%
Vitamin D:0.4µg
2.65%
Source:Epicurious