10-Minute Watermelon & Balsamic Salad by @deliciouslyella

10 min

4 servings

🧅

55 g

Red onion

🍉

300 g

Watermelon

🥒

150 g

Cucumber

🌿

0.5 g

Mint leaves

🌱

28 g

Pumpkin seeds

🌱

9 g

Sunflower seeds

🧂

1.5 g

Flaky sea salt

🍁

15 ml

Maple syrup

🫒

60 ml

Olive oil

🍇

30 ml

Balsamic vinegar

  1. Finely slice 1/2 red onion and chop 1/2 cucumber and 300 g watermelon into 2 cm chunks.

  2. Finely chop 0.5 g mint leaves and place them in the large bowl.

  3. Add the sliced red onion, cucumber chunks, watermelon chunks, 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds, and 2 teaspoons sunflower seeds to the large bowl.

  4. Add a pinch of the flaky sea salt and gently toss the salad ingredients together.

  5. Measure 1 tablespoon maple syrup, 4 tablespoons olive oil, and 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar into the small bowl.

  6. Whisk the dressing until smooth and emulsified.

  7. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until every ingredient is coated.

  8. Serve immediately while the cucumber and seeds remain crisp.

10-Minute Watermelon & Balsamic Salad by @deliciouslyella

10 min

4 servings

🧅

55 g

Red onion

🍉

300 g

Watermelon

🥒

150 g

Cucumber

🌿

0.5 g

Mint leaves

🌱

28 g

Pumpkin seeds

🌱

9 g

Sunflower seeds

🧂

1.5 g

Flaky sea salt

🍁

15 ml

Maple syrup

🫒

60 ml

Olive oil

🍇

30 ml

Balsamic vinegar

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/8

    Finely slice 1/2 red onion and chop 1/2 cucumber and 300 g watermelon into 2 cm chunks.

    🧅red onion
    🥒cucumber
    🍉watermelon
    🔪chef's knife
    🪵cutting board
  2. Step 2/8

    Finely chop 0.5 g mint leaves and place them in the large bowl.

    🌿mint leaves
    🔪chef's knife
    🪵cutting board
    🥣large bowl
  3. Step 3/8

    Add the sliced red onion, cucumber chunks, watermelon chunks, 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds, and 2 teaspoons sunflower seeds to the large bowl.

    🧅red onion
    🥒cucumber
    🍉watermelon
    🌱pumpkin seeds
    🌱sunflower seeds
    🌿mint leaves
    🥣large bowl
    🥄measuring spoons
  4. Step 4/8

    Add a pinch of the flaky sea salt and gently toss the salad ingredients together.

    🧂flaky sea salt
    🥣large bowl
    🥄salad servers
  5. Step 5/8

    Measure 1 tablespoon maple syrup, 4 tablespoons olive oil, and 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar into the small bowl.

    🍁maple syrup
    🫒olive oil
    🍇balsamic vinegar
    🥣small bowl
    🥄measuring spoons
    🥛measuring jug
  6. Step 6/8

    Whisk the dressing until smooth and emulsified.

    🍁maple syrup
    🫒olive oil
    🍇balsamic vinegar
    🥣small bowl
    🥄whisk
  7. Step 7/8

    Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until every ingredient is coated.

    🍁maple syrup
    🫒olive oil
    🍇balsamic vinegar
    🧅red onion
    🍉watermelon
    🥒cucumber
    🌿mint leaves
    🌱pumpkin seeds
    🌱sunflower seeds
    🥣large bowl
    🥣small bowl
    🥄salad servers
  8. Step 8/8

    Serve immediately while the cucumber and seeds remain crisp.

    🥣large bowl
    🥄salad servers

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Vegetables, Fruit, Herbs, Seeds, Seasonings, Sweeteners, Oils, Vinegars

Ingredients

Red onion, Watermelon, Cucumber, Mint leaves, Pumpkin seeds, Sunflower seeds, Flaky sea salt, Maple syrup, Olive oil, Balsamic vinegar

Notes

Red onion (finely sliced), Watermelon (cut into 2cm chunks), Cucumber (cut into 2cm chunks), Mint leaves (finely chopped), Pumpkin seeds (toasted), Sunflower seeds (toasted), Flaky sea salt (for the dressing), Maple syrup (for the dressing), Olive oil (for the dressing), Balsamic vinegar (for the dressing)

Allergens

Pumpkin seed allergy, Sunflower seed allergy, Sulfites

Dietetics

Calories

190 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 3.5g, Carbohydrates: 15g, Sugars: 11g, Fat: 14g, Saturated fat: 2g, Fiber: 2.5g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Potassium: 310mg, Magnesium: 58mg, Iron: 1.4mg, Sodium: 150mg

Vitamins

Vitamin C: 16mg, Vitamin A: 320IU, Vitamin K: 10mcg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

10 minutes

Overall

10 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Easy (1/4)

Steps

8 steps

Equipments

Utensils

large bowl, small bowl, chef's knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, measuring jug, whisk, salad servers

Appliances

to inform

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Occasions

Summer, Barbecue, Picnic, Lunch, Potluck

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@deliciouslyella

Origin

Cuisine

British, Mediterranean

Geographic

United Kingdom, Europe

Various

Aspect

Texture

Juicy, Crisp, Crunchy, Tender

Flavors

Sweet, Tangy, Fresh, Herbal, Savory, Fruity

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 120 min (Keep covered,Do not leave out in hot weather), fridge : 24 min (Store in an airtight container,Keep dressing separate when possible,Stir before serving), freezer : 0 min (Not recommended because watermelon and cucumber become watery after thawing)