Cantaloupe and Watercress Salad
- Diabetes-friendly
- Heart-healthy
- Vegan
- Lactose free
If you aren't serving this salad as part of a vegetarian meal, you can top it with one or two slices of cured ham, such as prosciutto, serrano or Westphalian ham.
Ingredients
- 4 cups (1 L) watercress, torn
- 2 cups (500 mL) ripe cantaloupe, cut in 1-inch (2.5 cm) cubes
- Raspberry Vinaigrette:
- 3 tbsp (45 mL) extra-virgin olive oil
- 1-1/2 tbsp (22 mL) raspberry vinegar
- 1/4 tsp (1 mL) each salt, pepper and granulated sugar
Preparation
Raspberry Vinaigrette: Whisk together oil, vinegar, salt, pepper and sugar; set aside.
In large serving bowl, toss watercress and cantaloupe with vinaigrette.
Makes 4 servings.
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