What A Melon! Watermelon's The Pick Of The Season
For many people, watermelon is a taste worth waiting for--and this giant melon is big on nutrition, too. It's a satisfying, nutritious treat that's a terrific source of vitamins A and C, and chock-full of the antioxidant lycopene.
To promote the nutritional benefits of fresh produce, Weight Watchers is continuing Pick of the Season, a public health initiative spotlighting seasonal fruit and vegetables. Currently, it's watermelon, a produce selection that is as delicious as it is mouthwatering.
Want to be sure that fresh-picked melon stays delicious from first bite until the last? Here are some tips to help:
1. Wash melon under running water and pat dry, then place on a clean cutting surface. (Handle gently to keep it from bruising.)
2. Using a clean knife, slice melon into wedges, or cut the flesh from the rind into 1" cubes.
3. Place cut melon in a covered container or wrap securely with plastic wrap and refrigerate.
Delectable flavor will keep for up to three to four days--if it's around that long!
There are so many ways to enjoy watermelon in your favorite recipes, such as in Chicken with Watermelon Salsa--a recipe that reflects the food values inherent in the Weight Watchers philosophy: Eating should be satisfying as well as healthy.
Chicken with Watermelon Salsa
Makes 4 servings
Chicken
2 tsp. canola oil
1 tsp. fresh lime juice
4 (4-oz) boneless skinless chicken breasts
Watermelon Salsa
2 cups diced watermelon
1/2 cup diced yellow bell pepper
3 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro
2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
1 Tbsp. diced red onion
1. To prepare chicken, in cup or small bowl combine oil and lime juice; brush chicken breasts with oil mixture. Grill or broil until cooked through and juices run clear.
2. Meanwhile, in medium bowl combine salsa ingredients, mixing well.
3. Place 1 cooked chicken breast on each of 4 plates; top each with 1/4 of the salsa.
POINTS value per serving: 4, 190 calories, 5.5g fat, 0.7g fiber; Core PlanŽ recipe.
To learn more, visit www.weightwatchers.com or call (800) 651-6000.
Watermelon is a nutrition-filled seasonal favorite.
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