Did you Know?
W a ter m elo n c o n ta in s a n
antioxidant called lycopene, which helps fight cancer
causing agents in the body. Watermelon also contains
choline which may help reduce chronic inflammation.
Jicama Watermelon Salad
Recipe Courtesy of Hungry-Girl.com
Cook & Prep Time:10 Minutes
Crunchy, sweet, and a little schmancy! Attack your
hunger and your summer food rut at once with this
special (yet so simple) salad…..
1/2 of recipe (about 1 1/4 cups): 110 calories,
4g total fat (1.5g sat fat), 176mg sodium, 16g
carbs, 2g fiber, 11g sugars, 4g protein
Picture from: www.hungry-girl.com/weeklyrecipes
Ingredients:
2 cups cubed watermelon
1/2 cup jicama thinly sliced into 2-inch strips
1/4 cup crumbled reduced-fat feta cheese
1/8 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground, if available)
1 tbsp. balsalmic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 tbsp. chopped basil
Directions:
Place watermelon and jicama into a wide , shallow bowl. Toss gently to mix. Sprinkle with feta cheese and black pepper, drizzle with olive oil and balsalmic vinegar, and top with basil!
MAKES 2 SERVINGS
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