Weight Watchers Cantaloupe Salad

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Weight Watchers Cantaloupe Salad is a refreshing and healthy salad. The main attraction of this salad is the cantaloupe, which gives the other items a rich and sweet aroma. The mint leaves give the dish a zesty and cool taste. All these combine with the golden balsamic glaze, which gives the salad a sweet and syrup touch. This Weight Watchers recipe is the easiest to make because it requires no cooking skill. Weight Watchers Cantaloupe Salad is a fantastic alternative for those seeking a guilt-free snack because it is also a wholesome and nutritional option. The cantaloupe is a delightful and nourishing choice because of its vitamin C concentration and high water content. This salad contains a low amount of carbs, fats, and sugar. Let’s prepare the salad.

STATS

  • Course: Dessert, Snack, Salad, Side dish
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Weight Watchers, Gluten-free, Low-calorie, Vegetarian
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: Zero minutes
  • Preparation Time: 10 minutes

EQUIPMENT

  • Two bowls
  • One spoon
  • A sharp knife
  • Serving plate

INGREDIENTS

  • Thinly sliced cantaloupe 1
  • Cucumbers 2
  • Chopped mint leaves 1/4 cup
  • Brie wedges
  • One-fourth cup of golden balsamic vinegar
  • Olive oil 1/4 cup
  • Basil 1 tsp
  • Sea salt flakes. according to flavor
  • Fresh grounded black pepper, to taste

INGREDIENT NOTES

Cantaloupe:

  • The common name of this ingredient is melon which gives a sweet fragrance. The number of water content is usually higher in cantaloupe.

Mint:

  • We used fresh green mint leaves.

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Mix salt, golden balsamic vinegar, brie wedges, olive oil, and black pepper in a tiny deep bowl.
  2. Mix all items with a spoon. Put aside the bowl.
  3. Next, cut the cantaloupe and cucumber into thin slices with a knife.
  4. Now, add sliced cucumber, cantaloupe, and chopped mint leaves to another large bowl.
  5. Then, pour the golden balsamic vinegar dressing over the sliced vegetables.
  6. Combine all items so all spices mix well with the vegetables.
  7. The tasty Weight Watchers Cantaloupe Salad is ready.
  8. Shift the tasty salad to a plate.
  9. Top it with remaining brie and crushed mint leaves.

ADDITIONAL FLAVORS OF THE DISH

Sweet and savory:

  • Combine cantaloupe with salty items like feta cheese for a balanced flavor.

Spice:

  • Incorporate a hint of spices such as hot sauce or chili flakes.

Herbs:

  • The sweetness of cantaloupe is enhanced by the freshness of fresh mint, basil, or arugula.

Crunch:

  • Healthy fats and crunch texture are added by toasted nuts or seeds, such as pecans, pumpkin seeds, or almonds.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS

  • This salad pairs beautifully with grilled chicken, fish, or shrimp.
  • Enjoy it with a ting bowl of soup such as baked potato soup.
  • Serve the salad with egg benedict.
  • Avocado toast also pairs well with the salad.
  • Layer the cantaloupe salad with cooked granola, a hint of honey, and plain Greek yogurt.
  • Pair the salad with stuffed bell peppers for a nutritious dinner.

TIPS

  • Choose a cantaloupe that is sweet, fresh, riped, and flavorful.
  • Cut cantaloupe into bite-sized cubes for easy eating.
  • Try this salad recipe with different varieties of light and low-calorie salad dressing.
  • Add different colorful items to make it more vibrant.
  • Arrange the salad attractively on a platter.
  • Choose fresh mint leaves which enhance the vibrant and refreshing flavor.

STORAGE INFORMATION

Fridge:

  • You can store the leftover salad in a closed vessel and refrigerate it for two to three days.

Freezer:

  • This cantaloupe salad is not suitable for freezing. The refreshing flavor of cucumber and other items will be diminished after freezing.

FAQs:

Can I add protein sources to cantaloupe salad?

  • Yes, you can incorporate protein sources like fish, shrimp, grilled chicken, and chickpeas into the cantaloupe salad.

How do I pick the ripest cantaloupe for the salad?

  • Look for a yellow patch on the fruit’s underside, indicating where it rested on the ground during ripening. This will help you identify the ripest cantaloupe. In addition, a ripe cantaloupe gives a sweet fruity fragrance.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION/SERVING:

Serving amount 1 per person
Yield 12 servings
Total Calories 74 kcal
Carbohydrates 6 g
Sugar 5 g
Total Fat 5 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Protein 1 g
Sodium 73 mg
Cholesterol 2 mg

The total Weight Watchers points per serving of the salad is only 2 (two).