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Melon-Mozzarella Salad

with Fruity Dressing
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Melon-Mozzarella Salad

Melon-Mozzarella Salad - Refreshing summer salad with a lovely herbal note

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Health Score:
90 / 100
Difficulty:
easy
Difficulty
Preparation:
40 min.
Preparation
Calories:
312
calories
Calories

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Nutritional values

This fruity and colorful salad provides various nutrients for healthy skin and hair, including vitamins A and C and B. 

This salad becomes a even more aromatic if you use a Charentais melon and wild strawberries. 

1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie312 cal.(15 %)
Protein10 g(10 %)
Fat16 g(14 %)
Carbohydrates28 g(19 %)
Sugar added3 g(12 %)
Roughage4 g(13 %)
Vitamin A0.3 mg(38 %)
Vitamin D0.1 μg(1 %)
Vitamin E2.2 mg(18 %)
Vitamin K94.3 μg(157 %)
Vitamin B₁0.1 mg(10 %)
Vitamin B₂0.2 mg(18 %)
Niacin3.9 mg(33 %)
Vitamin B₆0.2 mg(14 %)
Folate46 μg(15 %)
Pantothenic acid2.3 mg(38 %)
Biotin9.4 μg(21 %)
Vitamin B₁₂0.6 μg(20 %)
Vitamin C44 mg(46 %)
Potassium482 mg(12 %)
Calcium182 mg(18 %)
Magnesium50 mg(17 %)
Iron2.3 mg(15 %)
Iodine9 μg(5 %)
Zinc1.8 mg(23 %)
Saturated fatty acids5.7 g
Uric acid73 mg
Cholesterol14 mg
Complete sugar18 g
Development of this recipe:
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Ingredients

for
4
Ingredients
4 ozs Snow peas
salt
1 pc Watermelon (36 oz., with skin)
1 Lettuce
5 ozs Strawberries (or other berries)
1 bunch Chives
8 sprigs Chervil
1 lemon
9 ozs Mozzarella
1 Tbsp honey
peppers
4 Tbsps olive oil
4 slices Whole Wheat Toast
How healthy are the main ingredients?
WatermelonMozzarellaStrawberrySnow peaolive oilChives
Preparation

Kitchen utensils

1 Cutting board, 1 Small knife, 1 Small pot, 1 Sieve, 1 Large knife, 1 Salad spinner, 1 Bowl, 1 Citrus juicer, 1 Toaster, 1 Tablespoon, 1 large Bowl, 1 Whisk

Preparation steps

1.
Melon-Mozzarella Salad preparation step 1

Trim snow peas, remove strings if necessary, rinse and cook in plenty of boiling salted water until al dente, 1-2 minute.

2.
Melon-Mozzarella Salad preparation step 2

Drain peas in a sieve and rinse under cold water for 30 seconds. Drain well and cut in half diagonally. 

3.
Melon-Mozzarella Salad preparation step 3

Cut watermelon in half, if necessary. Cut melon into wedges, cut off the rind and coarsely chop the flesh. 

4.
Melon-Mozzarella Salad preparation step 4

Rinse lettuce, spin dry and tear the leaves into bite-sized pieces. 

5.
Melon-Mozzarella Salad preparation step 5

Rinse strawberries, pat dry, and cut into small cubes.

6.
Melon-Mozzarella Salad preparation step 6

Rinse chives and the chervil and shake dry. Cut the chives into small rings and pluck chervil leaves from stems.

7.
Melon-Mozzarella Salad preparation step 7

Cut lemon in half and squeeze into a large bowl. Drain the mozzarella and cut into small cubes.

8.
Melon-Mozzarella Salad preparation step 8

Whisk lemon juice, honey and olive oil in a large bowl and season to taste with salt and pepper. Add strawberries and chives, fold gently and let stand for 10 minutes.

9.
Melon-Mozzarella Salad preparation step 9

Meanwhile, cut toast into approximately 1/4-inch cubes.

10.
Melon-Mozzarella Salad preparation step 10

Add peas, melon, mozzarella, chervil and lettuce to the strawberries and mix well. Sprinkle the bread cubes over the salad and serve immediately. 

Comments

 
What if I don't have snow pea? What could I use instead?
Cyndy from EAT SMARTER's picture
In place of snow peas, we would suggest blanched green beans sliced in half.

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