Strawberry Watermelon mint salad with citrus yogurt dressing

Author: Mila Clarke
Total Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 8 servings 1x
Diet: Diabetic

Description

The salad is healthy and refreshing and a good choice for people with diabetes. Watermelon is a nutritional powerhouse that provides many important nutrients such as vitamins A, C, lycopene, and potassium.

Ingredients

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For the salad:

1 lb strawberries, washed/sliced
4 cups watermelon, cubed
2 sprigs of fresh mint

For the dressing:

1 cup of plain greek yogurt
1 ounce lemon juice
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon chia seeds

Instructions

Wash, rinse, and slice the tops off of your strawberries, and cut them into thin slices.
Cube your watermelon, reserving four cups, and save the rest for snacking later.
Mix together greek yogurt, lemon juice, and honey.
Spread the yogurt mixture at the bottom of a bowl and sprinkle chia seeds over the top.
Arrange your watermelon cubes and strawberries on top of the yogurt mixture.
Place your mint around the plate for garnish (and eating).
Enjoy