Watermelon Salad With Celery-Nut Dressing

May 16, 2023May 16, 20230 15

A Refreshing and Healthy Watermelon Salad Enhanced with Nutty Flavor from the Celery-Nut Dressing

Watermelon Salad With Celery-Nut Dressing

by The Chefin Salad

Prep

20 min

Cook

0 min

Ready In

20 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

209

Sugar

12g

Fat

21g

Cool and refreshing, the Watermelon Salad With Celery-Nut Dressing is the perfect salad for any occasion, be it as a light summer lunch or as a side dish with grilled meats. The red watermelon balls offer a refreshing sweetness, while the celery and roasted cashews provide a crunch and nutty flavor that complements the salad well. The salad is also dressed with a creamy celery-nut dressing that enhances the flavor of the salad, taking it up a notch to become a luscious and satisfying dish that will leave you feeling light and refreshed after every bite.

Instructions

1.	Begin by washing the celery. Trim the ends and cut the stems in half lengthwise, then chop finely into small pieces.
2.	Take a large bowl and add 4 ounces of softened cream cheese, 1/3 cup of heavy cream, and 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise and mix until smooth.
3.	Add in the chopped celery and 1/2 cup of roasted cashew nuts and blend everything well together.
4.	Take a separate bowl and add the chilled watermelon balls.
5.	Pour the celery-nut dressing over the watermelon and toss until the watermelon is coated well with the dressing.
6.	Place the fresh lettuce leaves on a plate and transfer the watermelon salad onto it.
7.	Garnish with a few celery pieces, roasted cashew nuts, and watermelon balls before serving.

PROS

Watermelon is low in calories, high in water content, and loaded with essential vitamins and minerals.
The addition of celery and roasted cashew nuts into the salad provide a crunchy texture, while also supplementing the salad with extra vitamins, minerals, fiber, and healthy heart fats.

CONS

Although this salad is healthy, the celery-nut dressing is high in fat content.
This salad is best consumed in moderation as part of a balanced and healthy diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Watermelon is a great hydrator, good for digestion, reduces inflammation, and can help in maintaining healthy skin and hair. Celery is low in calories, high in antioxidants, and can help in reducing high blood pressure levels and boosting electrolytes. Roasted cashew nuts are loaded with heart-healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, magnesium, and copper which can help in stabilizing blood pressure, and enhancing heart and immune health.

	3 cups watermelon balls , chilled
	1 1/3 cups celery
	1/3 cup heavy cream
	4 ounces softened cream cheese
	fresh lettuce leaf
	1/2 cup roasted cashew nuts
	2 tablespoons mayonnaise