Watermelon Rind, Carrot and Pineapple Slaw
Courtesy of National Watermelon Promotion Board
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 20 Min.
Cook Time: n/a
Prep Time: 20 Min.
Cook Time: n/a
What you need:
Dressing
* 1/4 c. fat-free, plain Greek yogurt
* 1/4 c. low-fat sour cream
* 1 1/2 Tbsp. stone-ground mustard
* 1 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
* 4 tsp. fresh lemon juice
* 1 Tbsp. sugar
* 1 tsp. poppy seeds
* 2 tsp. olive oil
* salt and pepper to taste
Slaw
* 4 c. grated watermelon rind with fruit and green peel removed
* 1 c. grated carrot
* 1 1/2 c. diced fresh pineapple
* 1/4 c. fat-free, plain Greek yogurt
* 1/4 c. low-fat sour cream
* 1 1/2 Tbsp. stone-ground mustard
* 1 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
* 4 tsp. fresh lemon juice
* 1 Tbsp. sugar
* 1 tsp. poppy seeds
* 2 tsp. olive oil
* salt and pepper to taste
Slaw
* 4 c. grated watermelon rind with fruit and green peel removed
* 1 c. grated carrot
* 1 1/2 c. diced fresh pineapple
What to do:
1. In a small bowl, blend dressing thoroughly. Set aside.
2. Place watermelon rind on several layers of paper towels to soak up excess fluid.
3. In a medium-sized bowl, place dressing, rind, carrot, and pineapple and toss to thoroughly coat. Serve.
* While half of some fruits are tossed when you throw away
the seeds or the peel, all of the watermelon can be used. Save your rinds and make this yummy slaw. Besides, the rind is packed with citrulline and arginine, two compounds that aid in healthy blood flow!
* Recipe Courtesy of The National Watermelon Promotion Board
2. Place watermelon rind on several layers of paper towels to soak up excess fluid.
3. In a medium-sized bowl, place dressing, rind, carrot, and pineapple and toss to thoroughly coat. Serve.
* While half of some fruits are tossed when you throw away
the seeds or the peel, all of the watermelon can be used. Save your rinds and make this yummy slaw. Besides, the rind is packed with citrulline and arginine, two compounds that aid in healthy blood flow!
* Recipe Courtesy of The National Watermelon Promotion Board
Nutritional information:
Calories: 122; Total Fat: 4g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Fiber: 3g;