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rocket, lemon and pomegranate salad on plate
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Rocket and melon salad

A light and fresh salad, this rocket and melon starter is perfect for Christmas day.
Course Salad
Cuisine British
Keyword melon salad, melon starter
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 110kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 60 g rocket arugula
  • 1 melon eg cantaloupe, chopped
  • ½ pomegranate deseeded (75g)
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • sea salt to taste
  • 30 g pistachio nuts toasted seeds
Metric - US customary

Instructions

  • Wash the rocket in a colander or salad spinner and place in a salad bowl.
  • Mix in the chopped melon pieces, followed by the pomegranate seeds. If making in advance stop here and store in an airtight container in the fridge.
  • When ready to serve mix a tablespoon of balsamic vinegar and a tablespoon of olive oil together and season with sea salt if using. Mix into the salad.
  • Toast the pistachio nuts in a dried frying pan for 2-3 minutes then add to the salad.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

  1. Nutritional information is approximate and is intended as a guide only.
  2. Best eaten immediately but can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.
  3. Not suitable for freezing.

Nutrition

Calories: 110kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 220mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 396IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 1mg