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Watermelon Salad

August 1, 2017 by Dinner Tonight

This summer-inspired Watermelon Salad is the perfect side dish or a good base for a full meal by adding grilled chicken or shrimp!


Refreshing watermelon salad a recipe by Dinner Tonight. Salad presented in a glass bowl, spinach greens, pink watermelon, diced cucumber and feta cheese crumbles.
Watermelon Salad
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  • CourseMain Dish, Side Dishes
Servings
6 1.5 cup servings
Servings
6 1.5 cup servings
Refreshing watermelon salad a recipe by Dinner Tonight. Salad presented in a glass bowl, spinach greens, pink watermelon, diced cucumber and feta cheese crumbles.
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  • CourseMain Dish, Side Dishes
Servings
6 1.5 cup servings
Servings
6 1.5 cup servings
Ingredients
Vinaigrette Dressing
  • 2 tablespoons Agave syrup
  • 1 lime juice fresh squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
Salad
  • 4 cups seedless watermelon diced
  • 4 cups fresh spinach
  • 1 1/2 cup cucumber diced
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves torn
  • 1/3 cup fresh basil leaves torn
  • 1/3 cup reduced fat feta cheese crumbles
Servings: 1.5 cup servings
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Instructions
  1. Clean preparation area and wash hands.
  2. Wash all produce before preparing recipe.
  3. In a small bowl, add agave, lime, oil, salt, and pepper and whisk together.
  4. In a large bowl, add watermelon, spinach, cucumber, mint, basil, and feta.
  5. Add dressing mixture and gently toss to combine.
  6. Refrigerate if not served immediately.
  7. Serve dish immediate or cover and keep cool for later.
Recipe Notes

Watermelon Salad

Nutrition Facts
Serving size  1 1/2 cups (189g)
6

Amount per serving
Calories	100					

% Daily Value
Total Fat	2.5	g			3	%	
Saturated Fat	0	g			0	%	
Trans Fat	0	g					
Cholesterol	5	mg			2	%	
Sodium	350	mg			15	%	
Total Carbohydrate	16	g			6	%	
Dietary Fiber	1	g			4	%	
Total Sugars	12	g					
Added Sugars	5	g			10	%	
Protein	6	g					

Vitamin D	0	mcg			0	%	
Calcium	144	mg			10	%	
Iron	1	mg			6	%	
Potassium	297	mg			6	%

 

Recipe inspiration from: https://www.themediterraneandish.com/watermelon-salad-with-cucumber-feta/

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: cucumber, feta cheese, main dish salad, Salad, side salad, spinach, spring, watermelon

Chipotle Chicken Taco Salad

April 18, 2016 by Dinner Tonight

The perfect zesty salad for your next dinner, or make it for lunches for the week ahead!chipotle chicken taco salad recipe plated and ready for eating in a silver beaded bowl, resting on a wooden cutting board


chipotle chicken taco salad recipe plated and ready for eating in a silver beaded bowl, resting on a wooden cutting board
Chipotle Chicken Taco Salad
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chipotle chicken taco salad recipe plated and ready for eating in a silver beaded bowl, resting on a wooden cutting board
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Servings
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Servings
5
Ingredients
Dressing
  • 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2/3 cup fat-free sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon minced chipotle chile canned in adobo sauce
  • 1 teaspoon cumin ground
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 5 teaspoons fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Salad
  • 4 cups shredded romaine lettuce
  • 2 cups roasted boneless, skinless chicken breast chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup diced peeled avocado
  • 1/3 cup thinly vertically sliced red onion
  • 1 (15- ounce) can low sodium black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (8 3/4-ouce) can no-salt-added whole-kernel corn, rinsed and drained
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  1. To prepare dressing, combine first 7 ingredients, stirring well.
  2. To prepare salad, combine lettuce and remaining ingredients.
  3. Drizzle dressing over salad; toss gently to coat. Serve immediately.
Recipe Notes

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: 400, avocado, black bean, Chicken, chicken salad, chipotle, lunch, main dish, main dish salad, protein, Salad, summer

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