Lunch: Melon Salad with Savory Granola Recipe | MyRecipes

Recipe by Ivy Manning Heirloom Charentais melons have smooth, gray-green skin and bright orange flesh that is supersweet and fragrant. For a substitute you can use a combination of honeydew melon and cantaloupe.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Sesame Seeds, Honey, Basil

Health and fertility benefits of Melon Salad with Savory Granola Recipe | MyRecipes

Sesame seeds help with progesterone balance. Lignans found in in sesame seeds help to prevent excess estrogen production. One tbsp of honey has a glycemic index (GI) of 55. Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

Ingredients

Cooking spray
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 egg white
1/2 cup sunflower seed kernels
1/4 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 tablespoon sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons fennel seeds
1 teaspoon chili powder
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon honey
8 cups sliced Charentais melon, or cantaloupe and honeydew melons
1/2 cup torn fresh basil leaves

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 °.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; coat with cooking spray. Combine salt and egg white in a medium bowl, stirring with a whisk until frothy. Add sunflower seeds and next 5 ingredients (through chili powder); stir to coat. Spread mixture in an even layer on prepared baking sheet. Bake at 350 ° for 15 minutes, stirring once after 10 minutes. Cool granola completely.
Combine oil, vinegar, and honey in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk. Place about 1 cup melon on each of 8 small plates. Top each serving with 1 1/2 teaspoons vinegar mixture, 1 1/2 tablespoons granola, and 1 tablespoon basil.

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