Apple and Lettuce Salad with Melon Dressing ( Iron Rich Recipe )
by Tarla Dalal
The best way to replenish our body’s water and electrolytes is through fresh fruits and vegetables. Here is an interesting way to achieve this top-up! The choice of vegetables and fruits used in this Apple and Lettuce Salad with Melon Dressing gives an ample dose of vitamins A and C, while bean sprouts gives a good amount of protein. The best part is that these tasty fruits and veggies are tossed together in a refreshing no-oil musk melon dressing. Very healthy, extremely enjoyable!
Apple and Lettuce Salad with Melon Dressing ( Iron Rich Recipe ) recipe - How to make Apple and Lettuce Salad with Melon Dressing ( Iron Rich Recipe )
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Makes 4 servings
1/2 cup apple cubes
1 cup iceberg lettuce , torn into pieces
1/2 cup shredded cabbage
1/4 cup thickly grated carrot
1/4 cup capsicum cubes (red and yellow)
1/2 cup bean sprouts
1/4 cup green grapes
1 tsp lemon juice
salt to taste
To Be Blended Together Into A Melon Dressing
1/2 cup muskmelon purée
1/2 tsp roasted and crushed cumin seeds (jeera)
1/4 cup chopped coriander (dhania)
salt and freshly ground black pepper (kalimirch) to taste
- Method
- Combine all the ingredients along with the dressing in deep bowl and toss well.
- Serve immediately.
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what is apple lettuce salad with melon dressing made of?
- what is apple lettuce salad with melon dressing made of? is made from simple and cheap ingredients available in India such as 1/2 cup apple cubes, 1 cup iceberg lettuce , torn into pieces, 1/2 cup shredded cabbage, 1/4 cup thickly grated carrot, 1/4 cup capsicum cubes (red and yellow), 1/2 cup bean sprouts, 1/4 cup green grapes, 1 tsp lemon juice, salt to taste and a melon dressing. See below image of list of ingredients for apple lettuce salad with melon dressing.
how to make muskmelon puree
- Wash the muskmelon and place it on a chopping board. Cut the muskmelon into small half with a sharp chopping knife. Remove the rind from both the halves of the muskmelon and deseed them. Chop the muskmelon into desired pieces. Combine the chopped muskmelon along with little water in a mixer and blend till smooth. Your muskmelon puree is ready. Use as required.
making apple lettuce salad
- in a bowl put 1/2 cup apple cubes.
- Add 1 cup iceberg lettuce , torn into pieces.
- Add 1/2 cup shredded cabbage.
- Add 1/4 cup thickly grated carrot.
- Add 1/4 cup capsicum cubes (red and yellow).
- Add 1/2 cup bean sprouts.
- Add 1/4 cup green grapes.
- Add 1 tsp lemon juice.
- Add salt to taste.
- Mix well.
- Cover with a cling wrap and chill in the fridge till you want to serve.
melon dressing for apple lettuce salad
- in a mixer put 1/2 cup muskmelon purée.
- Add 1/2 tsp roasted and crushed cumin seeds (jeera).
- Add 1/4 cup chopped coriander (dhania).
- Add salt to taste. We added xx tsp salt.
- Add freshly ground black pepper (kalimirch) to taste. We added xx tsp ground black pepper.
- Blend to a smooth puree.
tossing apple lettuce salad with dressing
- Take the apple lettuce salad in a bowl.
- Add the muskmelon dressing.
- Toss well.
- Serve immediately.
| Energy | 36 cal |
| Protein | 1.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 7.2 g |
| Fiber | 1.9 g |
| Fat | 0.3 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 499.7 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.3 mg |
| Vitamin C | 38 mg |
| Folic Acid | 23.9 mcg |
| Calcium | 36.7 mg |
| Iron | 1.3 mg |
| Magnesium | 50 mg |
| Phosphorus | 56.9 mg |
| Sodium | 49 mg |
| Potassium | 171.6 mg |
| Zinc | 0.1 mg |