Watermelon Tomato Salad - KNEP - Kentucky Nutrition Education Program

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Watermelon Tomato Salad

Servings:6 Serving Size:1 1/2 cups
watermelon

Ingredients:

  • 5 cups seeded watermelon cubes (¾ inch)
  • 3 cups of cubed tomatoes (¾ inch)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 small red onion, quartered and thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 6 lettuce leaves

Directions:

  1. Combine watermelon and tomatoes in a large bowl.
  2. Sprinkle with salt; toss to coat. Let stand 15 minutes.
  3. Stir in onion, vinegar, and oil.
  4. Cover and chill 2 hours.
  5. Serve chilled on lettuce leaves, if desired.
  6. Sprinkle with cracked black pepper to taste.

Notes

Source: Plate it up! Kentucky Proud Project.
100 calories; 5g fat; 2g protein; 18g carbohydrate; 0mg cholesterol; 105mg sodium.