Watermelon & Goat Cheese Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette

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Top with sliced grilled chicken to make it a meal.

  • 5

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Freshly ground pepper, to taste
  • 8 cups watercress, tough stems removed, or mixed salad greens (5 ounces)
  • 4 cups diced seedless watermelon, (about 3 pounds with the rind) (see Tips)
  • 1/4 cup very thinly sliced red onion, (1/4 small)
  • 2 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
  • 1/2 cup chopped hazelnuts, (2 ounces), toasted

Preparation

Step 1

Whisk oil, orange juice, vinegar, salt and pepper in a large bowl until well combined. Add watercress, watermelon and red onion; toss to coat. Divide among 5 plates. Top with goat cheese and hazelnuts to serve

Nutrition

Per serving: 230 calories; 18 g fat ( 3 g sat , 12 g mono ); 10 mg cholesterol; 15 g carbohydrates; 5.5 g protein; 3 g fiber; 171 mg sodium; 375 mg potassium.