Juicy Watermelon Salad Recipe

Barbeque season is in full swing and nothing screams summer like watermelon! Watermelon is 92% water, making it a hydrating, low calorie treat.  One cup contains about 20% of your daily needs of Vitamin A and C to support a healthy immune system and supple skin. In addition, one cup provides 170 milligrams of bloat-banishing potassium, and a whopping dose of the antioxidant lycopene which may protect against diseases such as cancer, Macular Degeneration, and cardiovascular disease.  Dig into summer with a Juicy Watermelon Salad!

Juicy Watermelon Salad

Salad Ingredients:

2 cups peeled, diced cucumber
2 cups diced jicama
2 cups diced watermelon
1 cup blueberries
¼ cup chopped cilantro, basil or mint
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded & diced (optional)
¼ cup crushed peanuts or sunflower seeds

Dressing Ingredients:

2 Tbsp fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
¼ cup grapeseed oil
1 clove garlic, minced
Salt & pepper to taste

Preparation:

Toss all ingredients together with dressing right before enjoying.

Nutrition:

Yield: 8 Servings (3/4 cup per serving)
125 Calories
2g of Protein
11g of Carbs
3g of Fiber
9g of Fat
1g of Saturated Fat
3mg of Sodium
0g of Cholesterol

Author:
Sarah Mattison Berndt, MS, RD, CD
Owner Fit Fresh Cuisine & Hybrid Athletic Club
www.fitfreshcuisine.com
www.hybridathleticclub.com