Best Watercress Melon And Almond Salad Recipes

WATERCRESS, MELON AND ALMOND SALAD

Watercress, Melon and Almond Salad image

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

Provided by Barrett

Categories Desserts Specialty Dessert Recipes Dessert Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

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

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274.1 calories, Carbohydrate 21.4 g, Fat 20.3 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 6.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 68.6 mg, Sugar 15.3 g

WATERCRESS, MELON AND ALMOND SALAD

Watercress, Melon and Almond Salad image

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon minced peeled fresh ginger
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 large bunches watercress (about 10 ounces total), tough ends trimmed, sprigs torn in half
2 1/2 cups 1/2-inch pieces watermelon
2 1/2 cups 1/2-inch pieces cantaloupe
1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

Whisk lime juice, sugar, and ginger in large bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in oil. Season dressing with salt and pepper. Add watercress, watermelon, and cantaloupe to dressing and toss to coat. Transfer salad to plates. Sprinkle with sliced almonds and serve immediately.