Watermelon & Quinoa Salad

Recipe is contributed by Ms Alyssa Chee, former Dietitian at the Singapore Heart Foundation

This simple and refreshing salad is packed with fibre from fruits and whole-grains, making it a healthy and delicious starter or side dish. Quinoa is rich in fibre and protein and 1 cup (185g) of cooked quinoa provides 8.1g of protein and 5.2g of dietary fibre.

Serves: 6

Ingredients:

• Honey, 1 tbsp
• Olive oil, 2 tbsp
• Fresh lemon/lime juice, 1 tbsp
• Lower-sodium salt (Optional), ½ tsp
• Onion, thinly sliced, ¾ cup
• Raw quinoa, ½ cup
• Water, ¾ cup
• Watermelon (seeds removed and cut into small cubes), 4 cups
• Reduced fat feta cheese (crumbled), ½ cup
• Fresh mint or basil (chopped), ¼ cup

Method

1. In a small bowl, combine honey, olive oil, lemon/lime juice and salt. Add in the onions and set aside.
2. Rinse the quinoa and drain.
3. Bring the water to a boil and add in the quinoa. Simmer for about 12 to 15 minutes till quinoa softens. Drain and spread onto a tray to allow quinoa to cool and dry.
4. To serve, toss the watermelon with the dressing. Gently stir in quinoa and top with feta and herbs.

Nutrients per serving
Energy: 153 kcal
Protein: 4g
Total Fat (Saturated Fat): 7g (2g)
Cholesterol: 6mg
Carbohydrate: 17g
Sodium: 162mg
Dietary Fibre: 2g

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