Recipes

Watermelon Methi Salad by Mari B

by Shweta Thakur on Jan 12, 2022

Watermelon Methi Salad by Mari B

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 a medium watermelon scored into little globes or just chopped up
  • 1 avocado chopped
  • 1/2 an onion finely sliced (soak in lime juice )
  • 25 gm pomegranate peeled
  • 1 lime Juice and zest
  • 20-30 gm fresh methi /fenugreek leaves washed and chopped
  • 15 gm fresh mint leaves washed and chopped
  • 1 tsp capers
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp roasted cumin powder
  • 2 tbsp vegan mozzarella (i used @angelosvegancheese)
  • 1 tsp dried and peeled watermelon seeds

Method:

  • In a small bowl marinate the onion in lime juice,salt and cumin powder for 10-15 mins to temper it.
  • In a nice salad dish start adding the ingredients around one by one - The methi leaves, mint, avocado, watermelon, pomegranate & capers. This salad needs a bit of care and all the elements shouldn’t be dumped together and tossed roughly, they will start disintegrating.
  • Toss gently if you need, now add the onion and garnish with dried watermelon seeds and lemon zest.
  • Lastly drizzle the remaining lime juice mix from the onions and serve chilled.

Benefits:


Watermelon : Its high water content (92%) keeps you hydrated, improves metabolism, muscle recovery, increases your blood flow - helping with weight management and keeping your heart healthy.


Methi : Balances the cholesterol in your body, soothing for your stomach and digestion, reduces menstrual cramps, muscle pain, maintains your liver and kidney health and prevents infection such as fever

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