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Watercress, Melon and Almond Salad

SUBMITTED BY: Barrett

"Melons and watercress make great summer dessert salads. If you cannot find any watercress, try some fresh mint instead."
PREP TIME  15 Min
READY IN  15 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 bunches watercress, trimmed and chopped
  • 2 1/2 cups cubed watermelon
  • 2 1/2 cups cubed cantaloupe
  • 1/3 cup toasted and sliced almonds

DIRECTIONS

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

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 3, 2004 by MeggieC
I made this for a dinner party and everyone loved it. The lime dressing is very light and a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 16, 2003 by JBOBIER
A little bit bizarre. It was worth trying once though. MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Watercress, Melon and Almond Salad

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 277

  • Total Fat: 20.7g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 62mg
  • Total Carbs: 21.3g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 4.3g
  • Protein: 7g

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