Name: Watercress, Melon and Almond Salad recipe
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice;1 teaspoon white sugar;1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root;¼ cup vegetable oil;2 bunches watercress, trimmed and chopped;2 ½ cups cubed watermelon;2 ½ cups cubed cantaloupe;⅓ cup toasted and sliced almonds

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Ingredients

3 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 teaspoon white sugar 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root ¼ cup vegetable oil 2 bunches watercress, trimmed and chopped 2 ½ cups cubed watermelon 2 ½ cups cubed cantaloupe ⅓ cup toasted and sliced almonds

Nutrition Info

274.1 calories carbohydrate: 21.4 g cholesterol: : - fat: 20.3 g fiber: 3.3 g protein: 6.9 g saturatedFat: 2.3 g servingSize: - sodium: 68.6 mg sugar: 15.3 g transFat: : - unsaturatedFat: : -

Directions

In a large bowl, whisk together lime juice, sugar, and ginger. Gradually add oil and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Add watercress, watermelon, and cantaloupe to dressing and toss to coat. Transfer salad to plates, sprinkle with sliced almonds and serve immediately.

Recipe Yield

4 servings

Recipe Note

Melons and watercress make great summer dessert salads. If you cannot find any watercress, try some fresh mint instead.

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