Watermelon and Cucumber Salad

Name: Watermelon and Cucumber Salad
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 cups watermelon chunks; 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded and sliced (about 1 1/2 cups); 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tbsp red wine vinegar; pinch salt; pinch black pepper; 2 tbsp chopped toasted pistachios; 1 tbsp chopped mint

Prep Time5 mins
Total Time5 mins
Makes4 adult servings

Photo: Andrew Grinton

Fruit and veggies are in the same food group for a reason! Don't be afraid to add fruit to your dinner menu for variety.

Ingredients

4 cups watermelon chunks
1 cucumber, peeled, seeded and sliced (about 1 1/2 cups)
1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 tbsp red wine vinegar
pinch salt
pinch black pepper
2 tbsp chopped toasted pistachios
1 tbsp chopped mint

Instructions

Combine watermelon and cucumber in a serving bowl. Drizzle with olive oil, vinegar, salt and pepper and toss gently to combine.
Sprinkle with pistachios and mint.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories 103, Protein 2g, Carbohydrates 14g, Fat 5g, Fibre 1g, Sodium 3mg.

Originally published in the Today's Parent July 2014 issue.

This article was originally published on May 10, 2014

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