Watermelon Salad with Spinach and Mango

Rating: 4
Difficulty: easy
Category: side dish

Ingredients:

  • 1 small watermelon
  • 3 cups baby spinach
  • 1 mango, pitted, peeled, and diced
  • ½ cup slivered almonds

    lemon vinaigrette

  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • salt, to taste
  • pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Directions:

  1. using a sharp knife, cut off the top and bottom of the watermelon to reveal the red flesh and create flat surfaces on both sides. stand the watermelon upright, and slice off the remaining peel so only the red core remains.
  2. cut the watermelon into roughly 1-inch (2-cm) cubes and transfer to a large bowl.
  3. in a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, water, honey, salt, and pepper. while whisking, gradually add the oil in a very slow, steady stream to create an emulsification.
  4. set aside.
  5. add the spinach, mango, almonds, and lemon vinaigrette to the large bowl with the watermelon.
  6. toss the salad until well-combined, then divide between serving bowls.

Notes:

Nutrition Facts:

calories 126 fat 9g carbs 8g fiber 2g sugar 4g protein 3g