This is Madhuri Dixit Nene’s favourite salad (with recipe)
Whip up some watermelon salad like Madhuri Dixit Nene with this simple recipe
Madhuri Dixit Nene recipe is worth your time (Source: Varinder Chawla) While drinking water is essential, you may also ensure adequate hydration by eating a range of water-rich fruits, vegetables, and dairy products. Watermelon is one of the most popular and flavourful fruits which has numerous vital nutrients and minerals, as well as 90 per cent water. Madhuri Dixit Nene too believes in the power of watermelon as she loves a good watermelon feta cheese salad.
Here’s her recipe featured by FoodLink on Instagram. Scroll down to watch the video.
Ingredients
1 no – Watermelon
Some pine nuts
Some feta cheese
Mint leaves
For dressing
1/4 cup – Olive oil
1/4 cup – Balsamic vinegar
1/4tsp – Salt
1/4tsp – Ground pepper
A little sugar, if need be
Make some salad with fresh watermelon (Source: Pixabay)
Method
*Cut a watermelon and scoop out the flesh into small scoops.
*Remove the seeds.
*Sprinkle feta cheese
*Put some pine nuts
*Put some mint leaves.
*Now pour the dressing made of a mixture of olive oil with balsamic vinegar, salt, pepper, and sugar.
The salad is ready!
What makes watermelon so enriching?
“Amino acids, antioxidants, and lycopene are abundant. Potassium in trace amounts. It is low in salt and calories,” shared Fauziya Ansari, dietitian, Apollo Spectra Mumbai.
How to consume watermelon the best way?
Watermelon is one of the most hydrating foods you can eat. Dr Urvi Maheshwari, internal medicine expert, Zynova Shalby Hospital said that using 1 cup (154-gram) serving contains over a half cup (118 ml) of water, in addition to some fibre and several important nutrients, including vitamin C, vitamin A and magnesium.
“It is also quite low in calories, providing only 46 calories per cup. Because of their high water content, watermelons have a very low-calorie density. That means that a relatively large portion of watermelon contains very few calories,” mentioned Dr Maheshwari.
Ansari added that foods with low-calorie densities have been shown to help with weight loss by promoting fullness and reducing appetite.
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“Furthermore, watermelon is rich in powerful antioxidants, including lycopene. This compound has been studied for its ability to reduce oxidative damage to cells, which has been linked to diseases such as heart disease and diabetes. You can add watermelon to your diet by consuming it as a refreshing snack or side dish or make a refreshing salad like the one above,” Ansari mentioned.
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