Easy Watermelon Tomato Salad Recipe For Juicy Leftover Watermelon
The whole family will love this easy watermelon tomato salad recipe! This watermelon salad recipe from Eating Well Through Cancer cookbook is off the charts refreshing and delicious. It is even a simple and perfect solution for leftover watermelon. Even though you can make this gluten free, vegetarian, and diabetic recipe year round, nothing is better than the ripe, juicy summer watermelon. With summer fresh juicy tomatoes and fresh basil it doesn’t get much better.
| Servings 10 (1/2 cup) servings |
- 4 cups scooped out watermelon balls or chunks
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved
- 2 tablespoons fresh chopped basil
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- salt to taste
Ingredients
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- In bowl, combine watermelon, onion, tomatoes and basil. Whisk together oil and vinegar, toss with salad. Season to taste. Serve immediately or that day .
Per Serving: Calories 46, Calories from fat 29%, Fat 2 g, Saturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 6 mg, Carbohydrate 8 g, Dietary Fiber 1 g, Sugars 6 g, Protein 1 g Dietary Exchanges: 1/2 fruit, 1/2 fat
Nutrition Nugget: Although water accounts for over 90% of watermelon’s weight, it's also a rich source of potassium and vitamins A and C.
Recipe from Healthy Eating Chapter of Eating Well Through Cancer
The whole family will enjoy these nutrition-rich easy anti inflammatory recipes. Eating Well Through Cancer, focuses on the foods best tolerated while undergoing cancer treatment. There are lots of recipes to get you through cancer treatment but best of all, the entire family will enjoy all the recipes.
No cooking separate meals. You can take the word “cancer ” off the cover for a healthy and simple cookbook with everyday recipes. Eating Well Through Cancer takes you through treatment and after.
Why is Delicious Watermelon Tomato Salad Healthy?
Although water accounts for over 90% of watermelon’s weight, it is also a rich source of potassium and vitamins A and C. Did you know it is also one of the best sources of lycopene? Lycopene is a powerful antioxidant to help reduce the risk for heart disease and some cancers. When it comes to boosting your immune system, Eat the Rainbow to ensure you are choosing anti-inflammatory foods! The rich red color of watermelon and tomato lets you know it is full of the Carotenoid, Lycopene found to cut the risk of prostate cancer, as well as possibly others.
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