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Spring Salad of Watermelon, Watercress, and Scallions with a Shallot-Citrus Vinaigrette Recipe

Spring Salad of Watermelon, Watercress, and Scallions with a Shallot-Citrus Vinaigrette Recipe

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Spring Salad of Watermelon, Watercress, and Scallions with a Shallot-Citrus Vinaigrette

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Ingredients:

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3 tbsp minced shallots
2 tsp grained dijon mustard
1 tsp honey , or to taste
2 tbsp rice wine vinegar
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp blood orange juice (or regular orange juice)
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp lime juice
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup peanut oil
salt
1/2 tsp sesame oil
3 tbsp sesame seeds
4 cups seeded watermelon pieces about 1- in ch in size
6 cups watercress leaves (about 1 bunch)
1/4 cup italian parsley leaves
1/2 cup scallions, sliced
1/2 cup fresh chervil tops
black pepper

Directions:

Make the vinaigrette: In a small non-reactive bowl or food processor, place the shallots, mustard, honey, vinegars, and fruit juices and whisk or process. Slowly incorporate the oils, teaspoon by teaspoon until emulsified. Add salt and pepper to taste.
In a small saute pan heat the sesame oil until just below the smoking point. Add the sesame seeds and cook until the oil colors slightly. Drain the oil and reserve the seeds.
In a large bowl combine 1/2 of the sesame seeds, the watermelon, watercress, parsley, scallions, and chervil and toss with the vinaigrette to taste. Divide the greens between 6 or 8 individual salad plates and place the watermelon pieces on top. Sprinkle with the reserved sesame seeds and serve immediately.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	415.77 Kcal (1741 kJ)
Calories from fat	361.81 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	40.2g	62%
Sodium	39.04mg	2%
Potassium	433.17mg	9%
Total Carbs	14.08g	5%
Sugars	8.04g	32%
Dietary Fiber	1.68g	7%
Protein	3.58g	7%
Vitamin C	32.5mg	54%
Iron	1.8mg	10%
Calcium	138.1mg	14%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	191.03 Kcal (800 kJ)
Calories from fat	166.24 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	18.47g	62%
Sodium	17.94mg	2%
Potassium	199.03mg	9%
Total Carbs	6.47g	5%
Sugars	3.7g	32%
Dietary Fiber	0.77g	7%
Protein	1.65g	7%
Vitamin C	14.9mg	54%
Iron	0.8mg	10%
Calcium	63.5mg	14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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salty
savory
bitter
sweet

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