Lunch: Watermelon Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Lemon, Honey

Health and fertility benefits of Watermelon Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. One tbsp of honey has a glycemic index (GI) of 55.

Ingredients

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon whole-grain Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 shallot, finely diced
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

For the lemon vinaigrette: Combine the olive oil, honey, mustard, salt, shallots, lemon zest and juice and black pepper to taste in a bowl and whisk until combined.
For the watermelon salad: Slice the watermelon in half and use a scooper to scoop out watermelon balls. Put the watermelon balls in a large bowl and add the watercress, tomatoes, mint, feta and pine nuts. Add the lemon vinaigrette and gently toss to combine.
With a large spoon, scrape any remaining flesh from the watermelon halves to create hollow bowls. Add the tossed salad to the watermelon bowls and serve.

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