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Watermelon, Pomegranate & Feta Salad
Succulent watermelon is 97% water, rich in natural sugars, potassium & Vitamin C!
Pefect to rehydrate on a hot day after sport!
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Why is it good for you?
Many salad leaves, fruits and vegetables have a high water content - Watermelon is a great example as it is 97% water!
Rich in natural sugars, potassium and vitamin C it's also great for post exercise rehydration and recovery, repleneshing electrolytes lost through sweat, as well as a hefty portion of protein.
It's fast, fresh and fabulously light! Give it a go, it's easy and only takes a few minutes to prepare...
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Ingredients
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seeds of 1 pomegranate
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100g feta cheese, sliced into small chunks
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2 baby gem lettuces, sliced into ribbons
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mixed baby leaves (lambs lettuce, watercress and spinach)
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1/2 watermelon, sliced into chunks, seeds and peel removed
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25g flat leaf parsley, roughly chopped
Dressing
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small amount of raspberry vinegar
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2tbsp extra virgin olive oil
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reserved juice from the pomegranate and watermelon
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tiny pinch of salt
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plenty of freshly ground black pepper
Method
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Briefly whisk the dressing ingredients together (add any juice left from slicing the watermelon and de-seeding the pomegranate too).
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Arrange the lettuce, baby leaves, pomegranate and watermelon on a large plate or shallow salad bowl. Toss with the dressing.
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Scatter with the feta and the flat leaf parsley.
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Enjoy!!
