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Watermelon and Watercress Salad with Ginger

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Watermelon and Watercress Salad with GingerScott Peterson

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 teaspoons minced peeled fresh ginger
1 1/2 teaspoons grated lime peel
1 garlic clove, minced
2 cups 1/2-inch pieces peeled seedless watermelon
1 large bunch watercress, thick stems trimmed (about 2 cups packed)
1 cup 1/2-inch pieces peeled seeded cucumber (about 1/2 large)
4 green onions, thinly sliced diagonally
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Preparation

  1. Whisk vinegar, oil, ginger, lime peel, and garlic in large bowl to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add watermelon and all remaining ingredients to bowl with dressing and toss to coat. Divide salad among 4 plates and serve.

Nutrition Per Serving

Per serving: calories
76; total fat
5 g; saturated fat
1 g; cholesterol
0
#### Nutritional analysis provided by Self
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