Crunchy radish, tomato and watermelon salad
Serves 8
This salad can be served as a side dish with grilled meats or fish. You can double the portion size and add black beans or tofu for a plant-based alternative. This salad is a source of nutrients including potassium which is helps to maintain healthy blood pressure and vitamin C which is a powerful antioxidant. The red fruits in this recipe contain a rich source of lycopene which is an antioxidant compound associated with prostate health in men.
Ingredients
350g cherry tomatoes, halved
2 red onions, finely chopped
1 cucumber, peeled, deseeded and diced
200g red radish, quartered
300g watermelon, cut into small cubes
2 tbsp toasted pumpkin seeds
Dressing
3 tbsp light olive oil
1 tsp mustard seeds
1 tsp Dijon mustard
2 limes, juiced
2 tsp white sugar
½ red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped
Small handful mint leaves, shredded
Method
1. Prepare the salad by adding all the ingredients to a large mixing bowl and combining well.
2. Now set a small saucepan over a medium heat and add the oil. Once hot add the mustard seeds and fry until they start to pop. Tip the seeds into a bowl and leave to cool. Add the remaining dressing ingredients to the bowl with the mustard oil and whisk together.
3. Pour the dressing over the salad then season with salt and pepper. Combine well then leave to sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving.