Watercress, Melon and Almond Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

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3 tbsp fresh lime juice
1 tsp white sugar
1 tsp minced fresh ginger root
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 bunches watercress, trimmed and chopped
2 1/2 cups cubed watermelon
2 1/2 cups cubed cantaloupe
1/3 cup toasted and sliced almonds

Directions:

In a large bowl, whisk together lime juice, sugar, and ginger. Gradually add oil and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Add watercress, watermelon, and cantaloupe to dressing and toss to coat. Transfer salad to plates, sprinkle with sliced almonds and serve immediately.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	260.37 Kcal (1090 kJ)
Calories from fat	179.73 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	19.97g	31%
Sodium	21.76mg	1%
Potassium	501.73mg	11%
Total Carbs	20.47g	7%
Sugars	16.08g	64%
Dietary Fiber	2.33g	9%
Protein	4.62g	9%
Vitamin C	52.7mg	88%
Iron	0.4mg	2%
Calcium	48.1mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	105.68 Kcal (442 kJ)
Calories from fat	72.95 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.11g	31%
Sodium	8.83mg	1%
Potassium	203.63mg	11%
Total Carbs	8.31g	7%
Sugars	6.52g	64%
Dietary Fiber	0.94g	9%
Protein	1.87g	9%
Vitamin C	21.4mg	88%
Iron	0.1mg	2%
Calcium	19.5mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Weightwatchers Points

6.4

Points
8

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
very low sodium,
cholesterol free

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