Watermelon and Spinach Salad

Watermelon and Spinach Salad

  • prep: 30 min
  • cook: 0 hr
  • total: 30 min
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  • Summary

    Summer's the perfect time to toss up this watermelon salad. You'd never expect it, but spinach is awesome here. Eat it and feel cool on even the hottest days. —Marjorie Au, Honolulu, Hawaii

    Ingredients

    • 1/4 cup rice vinegar or white wine vinegar
    • 1 tablespoon grated lime zest
    • 2 tablespoons lime juice
    • 2 tablespoons canola oil
    • 4 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
    • 2 garlic cloves, minced
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon sugar
    • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
    • SALAD:
    • 4 cups fresh baby spinach or arugula
    • 3 cups cubed seedless watermelon
    • 2 cups cubed cantaloupe
    • 2 cups cubed English cucumber
    • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
    • 2 green onions, chopped

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    Nutrition

    Nutritional Info
    ESHA
    • Servings Per Recipe: 8
    • Amount Per Serving
    • Calories: 70 % Daily Value *
    • Total Fat: 4 g 5.71%
    • Saturated Fat: 0 g 1.56%
    • Trans Fat: 0 g %
    • Cholesterol: 0 mg 0%
    • Sodium: 165 mg 6.86%
    • Calcium: 25 mg 2.52%
    • Potassium: 197 mg 5.64%
    • Magnesium: 0 mg 0%
    • Iron: 1 mg 2.99%
    • Zinc: 0 mg 0%
    • Total Carbohydrate: 9 g %
    • Dietary Fiber: 1 g 3.91%
    • Sugar: 7 g
    • Protein: 1 g
    • Alcohol: 0 g
    • Omega 3 Fatty Acid: 0 g
    • Omega 6 Fatty Acid: 1 g
    • Vitamin A 39.32%
    • Vitamin C 36.38%
    • Vitamin D 0%
    • * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
    Diabetes Exchanges
    • Exchange - Fat1
    • Exchange - Fruit1
    • Exchange - NonFat Milk0
    • Exchange - Other Carbs0
    • Exchange - Starch0
    • Exchange - Vegetables0
    • Exchange - Lean Meat0
    • Exchange - Alcohol0
    MyPlate Info
    • MyPlate - Grain Total0 oz-eq
    • MyPlate - Vegetable Total0 c
    • MyPlate - Fruit1 c
    • MyPlate - Dairy0 c
    • MyPlate - Protein Total0 oz-eq

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