Blueberry, Watermelon and Walnut Salad
Description
Light and refreshing, this salad is perfect for spring and summer meals, complete with a nice crunch–thanks to the addition of walnuts.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, ground
- 2 cups watermelon, seedless, cubed
- 1 cup blueberries, fresh
- 1 cup California walnuts, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, yellow, large, cut in bite-size pieces
- 6 cups baby greens, mixed
- 4 chicken breast halves (about 4 ounces each), skinless, boneless, grilled or sautéed until cooked through
PREPARATION
- Preheat oven to 350º F and spread walnuts in one layer on baking sheet. Bake until just toasted and aromatic, about 8 minutes; remove and let cool.
- To prepare vinaigrette, in a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, oil, honey, salt and pepper.
- For the salad, in a medium bowl, combine watermelon, blueberries, walnuts and bell pepper; add half of the vinaigrette; toss to coat. In a large bowl, toss greens with remaining vinaigrette. Divide greens among 4 plates; top with fruit and walnut mixture. Slice each chicken breast diagonally and serve with the salad.
NUTRITION
- Calories: 160 cal
- Total Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1 g
- Total Sugars: 5 g
- Added Sugars: 2 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Calcium: 20 mg
- Iron: 0.6 mg
- Potassium: 250 mg