As summer salads go this one really has everything. It’s full of vitamin-packed ingredients! From the crunch of the peanuts to a little kick from the lime and chili-pepper flakes.

Not to forget the refreshing cool of the cantaloupe and cucumber. It really is a great salad, and packed with protein to keep you feeling satisfied!

Rejoice Wellness brings you a yummy fun and healthy recipe that is
COOLING CANTALOUPE SUMMER SALAD (HIGH-PROTEIN RECIPE)

COOLING CANTALOUPE SUMMER SALAD

INGREDIENTS :

• ⅔ cup quinoa

• ½ ripe cantaloupe or honeydew (about 500g)

• 1 cucumber

• 1 bowl grated paneer

• 2 tbsp peanuts

• 2 sprigs mint, fresh

• 1 cup spinach

• 2 tsp olive oil

• 2 lime

• 1 tbsp honey

• ¼ tsp red pepper flakes

• ½ tsp salt

• 1 tbsp water

INSTRUCTIONS :

• Cook quinoa.

• Meanwhile, peel, clean and cut the cantaloupe into bite sized pieces.

• Slice the cucumber.

• Crumble the paneer

• Chop peanuts. Optionally you can give them a little roast on a pan over high heat until they begin to brown.

• Tear mint and baby spinach leaves with your hands.

• In a small bowl mix olive oil, zest of 1 lime, juice of 2 limes, honey, red pepper flakes, a big pinch of salt and 1 tbsp water.

• In a big salad platter lay the cooked quinoa.

• On top, add the torn leaves, cantaloupe, crumbled paneer and roasted nuts in layers.

• Sprinkle ½ tsp of salt and drizzle the dressing. Mix and serve immediately.

NUTRITION :

Calories: 439kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g |  Monounsaturated Fat: 6g |  Cholesterol: 19mg |  Sodium: 922mg |  Potassium: 603mg |  Fiber: 7g |  Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 1635IU |  Vitamin C: 25mg |  Calcium: 83mg |  Iron: 4mg