Melon Salad with Balsamic

melon salad

This simple yet elegant melon salad brings bright color and flavor to summer gatherings, and it's loaded with Vitamins C and A.

Servings:  8
Skill Level:  Beginner
Total Time: 15 minutes 

Ingredients:

½ each             Watermelon, sliced

½ each             Cantaloupe, sliced

¼ cup               Basil, julienned

3-4 T.               Balsamic, aged (high quality balsamic vinegar)

Preparation:

  1. Add sliced watermelon and cantaloupe onto a large serving plate.
  2. Garnish with fresh basil and drizzle with aged balsamic.
  3. Enjoy!

 Nutrition Tip:  This side dish is extremely high in vitamin C and vitamin A – both essential for optimal cellular turnover.

melon saladServings:  8
Serving Size:   ~1 ¼ cup sliced
Nutrition Information:  gluten-free, nut free, dairy free
Calories:  110
Carbohydrates:  28 gm
Protein:  2 gm
Fat:  0 gm
Fiber:  2 gm
Sodium:  15 mg

Culinary Center

Embrace Healthy Eating!

This recipe is courtesy of the culinary team at Skyterra Wellness Retreat, led by Executive Chef Michael Vess and Registered Dietitian Lindsey Ford. Guests enjoy our chef-prepared, dietitian-approved meals as part of our all-inclusive feel-good wellness program. Learn more or follow along with us on Facebook or Instagram.