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Melon and Watercress Salad

Makes: 2 servings
Start to Finish 20 mins
Melon and Watercress Salad
Ingredients
  • 2 cups watercress sprigs
  • 3/4 cup arugula leaves
  • 1 1/2 cups assorted melon balls (such as watermelon, cantaloupe, and/or honeydew)
  • 1 medium orange(s), peeled and sectioned
  • 1/4 medium red onion, cut into thin slices
  • 2 tablespoons pecan or walnut halves, lightly toasted
  • 1 - 2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh mint leaves
  • 1/4 cup Citrus Vinaigrette (see recipe below)
Directions

1. Line salad plates with watercress sprigs and arugula leaves. Arrange the melon balls, orange sections, onion slices, nuts, and mint on top of greens.

2. Drizzle Citrus Vinaigrette over salads. Makes 2 servings.
Citrus Vinaigrette
Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate
  • 1 tablespoon finely shredded orange peel
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
Directions

1. In a small bowl combine 1/4 cup lemon juice; 2 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed; 1 tablespoon finely shredded orange peel; 1 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard; and 1/2 teaspoon sugar. Slowly beat or whisk in 1/4 cup olive oil until slightly thickened. To store any remaining vinaigrette, cover and refrigerate up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts (Melon and Watercress Salad)
  • Servings Per Recipe 2,
  • cal. (kcal) 220,
  • Fat, total (g) 15,
  • sat. fat (g) 2,
  • carb. (g) 21,
  • Monosaturated fat (g) 10,
  • Polyunsaturated fat (g) 2,
  • fiber (g) 4,
  • sugar (g) 17,
  • pro. (g) 3,
  • vit. A (IU) 5588,
  • vit. C (mg) 99,
  • Thiamin (mg) 0,
  • Riboflavin (mg) 0,
  • Niacin (mg) 1,
  • Pyridoxine (Vit. B6) (mg) 0,
  • Folate (µg) 56,
  • sodium (mg) 33,
  • Potassium (mg) 687,
  • calcium (mg) 101,
  • iron (mg) 1,
  • Vegetables () 1,
  • Fruit () 1,
  • Fat () 3,
  • Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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