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Sunday 14 May 2017

Watermelon Salad in a tea-cup !


Well, as regular readers will know, I do like my cup of tea, but how about this!
Watermelon salad in a tea-cup ... that's different.

Certified Holistic Health Coach Lee Holmes writes:
"This dainty salad is a gorgeous, refreshing snack, light meal or post-meal enjoyment that will provide instant refreshment as well as a welcomed hit of hydration and nutrients. Watermelons are mostly water — about 92 percent — but every juicy bite has significant levels of vitamins A, B6 and C, as well as lycopene and beauty-boosting antioxidants that help keep your complexion glowing all summer long...

Ingredients
Serves: 3
350 g (12 oz/2 cups) diced seedless watermelon
90 g (31/4 oz/2 cups) baby English spinach leaves
Small handful of mint leaves, torn or roughly chopped
1 large celery stalk, thinly sliced
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
60 g (21/4 oz/ 1/2 cup) crumbled goat’s cheese

Dressing 
1 tsp lemon juice
1 tsp lime juice
Handful of coriander (cilantro) leaves, chopped
130 g (41/2 oz/ 1/2 cup) sheep’s milk yogurt
Celtic sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Method
Whisk all the dressing ingredients together in a small bowl.
Combine the salad ingredients in a large bowl, then divide between three wide-mouthed teacups, mugs or bowls. Spoon the dressing on top and serve immediately.

Supercharged tip:
Keep the salad and dressing separate until just before serving, then when you’re ready to eat spoon the dressing on top."

Image and Recipe from Lee Holmes here

A variety of recipe ideas are within this blog, and not all may be suitable for you. If you may have any food allergies, or underlying health issues these must always be taken into account. If you are a diabetic and not sure how certain foods may affect your blood sugars, test is best, i.e. use your meter.

All the best Jan

24 comments:

Anonymous said...

Jan, this looks and sound delicious!!!! I'll have to jot it down so when watermelon is in season soon, I can try it!...:)JP

Anonymous said...

Looks very light and refreshing! We love watermelon.

Valerie-Jael said...

This sounds like a great idea for a summer's day.Thanks for sharing. Hugs, Valerie

Tom said...

...something for summer.

Jo said...

I've been eating quite a bit of watermelon just lately, it's my favourite type of melon, so refreshing.

Martha said...

What a fun recipe!

Mary Kirkland said...

I love all the ingredients and I love watermelon so much. This looks delicious.

David M. Gascoigne, said...

We make a salad something like this....not exactly the same but similar, and it is delicious, especially on a hot summer's day. Also try watermelon juice as a drink, even add a little vodka. Yummy!!!

Linda said...

What a great recipe, perfect for summer!

NCmountainwoman said...

I was surprised the first time I was served a watermelon salad. I loved it and now make several different ones. I'll add this one to my list.

Carla from The River said...

We love watermelon.
This looks yummy, perfect for our summer season.

PerthDailyPhoto said...

Sounds perfect for a summer's day Jan.. we're heading more into soup weather these days ☺

HappyK said...

Watermelon salad - sounds wonderful.

Elephant's Child said...

That looks (and sounds) lovely. I hope I can remember it when our watermelon season comes round again.

Lisabella Russo said...

What a fun idea, to put your salad in a tea cup...

Sandra Cox said...

Doesn't this sound refreshing.
Have a good one, Jan.

Lorrie said...

Watermelon, mint and feta sound like a winning combination. Serving it in a teacup just adds to the delight. I can hardly wait for seasonal melons to come! thanks for sharing.

Conniecrafter said...

now that sounds like a great summer salad :)

Margaret D said...

We often eat watermelon.

NatureFootstep said...

I take the watermelon as it is. Like candy :)

Snowbird said...

Goodness, how unusual!! Certainly an interesting salad.xx

Kezzie said...

Watermelon is super tasty!

Magic Love Crow said...

This looks so good! Thank you Jan!

RO said...

I love unusual teacups, and using them as an excuse to eat fruit like watermelon is a great idea! Hugs...