Tomato And Watermelon Salad

According to Medical News Today tomatoes can help protect against cancer, reduce blood glucose and maintain healthy blood pressure. They contain carotenoids that protect the eye against light induce damage.

According to Mayo Clinic watermelons decrease the risk of heart disease, cancer and age related eye disorders. They contain Vitamin A that is important for eye health, vitamin C helps strengthen the immune system potassium , sodium and vitamin B6 helps the body break down the protein you eat

Cucumbers are hgh in Nutrients, low in calories but high in many important vitamins and minerals, they contains antioxidants., promote hydration, may lower blood sugar and may aid in weight loss.

Lettuce is a source of vitamin K, improve vision and improve sleep

According to WebMed feta cheese might help in weight management because it has CLA that help to improve body composition. It helps improve gut health because feta cheese contain probiotics and lowers risk of diabetes

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Serving: 2

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
• ¼ tsp chilli flakes
• 1 tbsp chopped mint
• 120g / ⅝ cup tomatoes, chopped
• ½ watermelon, cut into chunks
• 100g / ⅔ cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 1 small cucumber cut in slices
• 1 cup lettuce cut for salad

Preparation

For the dressing, Mix the oil, vinegar, chilli flakes and mint and then season.
Put the tomatoes, cucumber, lettuce and watermelon into a bowl. Pour over the dressing, add the feta, then serve.

Watermelon and Tomato Salad | The New York Times

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