Asian Summer Salad with Watermelon
Crisp radishes, juicy watermelon and peppery rocket meet a punchy dressing of ginger, soy sauce and sesame oil. Cottage cheese adds a creamy touch and makes the salad genuinely satisfying. The result: a light, colourful dish that's just right for hot days. Perfect if you're keeping carbs low but still want plenty of flavour.
Ingredients
- 1 bunch radishes
- 200 g watermelon, flesh only
- 150 g rocket, arugula in the US
- 0.5 bunch flat-leaf parsley
- 2 cm fresh ginger
- 1 lime, small
- 1.5 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp sweet chilli sauce
- 150 g cottage cheese
The ingredient amounts above scale with your choice. The value per serving stays the same, while the total in the pot grows with the number of servings.
All nutrition values side by side
| Nutrient | per serving (estimate) | Total for 2 Servings |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 310 kcal | 620 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 14 g | 28 g |
| Protein | 13 g | 26 g |
| Fat | 21 g | 42 g |
| Fibre | 3 g | 6 g |
| of which sugar | 9 g | 18 g |
How this is calculated
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Total = value per serving × target servings. The value per serving is unchanged, because ingredient amount and serving count change by the same factor.
Sources
- Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 (FIC), Art. 32 and 33: nutrition values per 100 g or 100 ml, additionally allowed per portion.
- European Commission, Guidance document for competent authorities for the control of compliance with EU food law, setting of tolerances for nutrient values declared on a label, December 2012.
Nutrition values are estimates from the recipe record, not laboratory results. Even for checked labels the EU sets tolerances: for fat, protein and carbohydrates 20 percent in the range of 10 to 40 g per 100 g, and 2 g per 100 g below that. Home cooking varies more, because variety, size and cooking loss of the ingredients differ. Kitchen rounding also shifts the total slightly against the plain rule of three. Anyone who has to keep amounts exact for medical reasons, for example during a nutrition therapy prescribed by a doctor, should discuss them with a doctor or a registered dietitian. Your serving count is calculated in your browser only, it is neither stored nor transmitted.
Instructions
- Wash the radishes and slice them thinly. Cut the watermelon into cubes. Wash the rocket and spin it dry. Wash the parsley, pick off the leaves and chop them roughly. Toss everything together in a large bowl.
- Peel and finely grate the ginger, then add it to a small bowl. Pour in the soy sauce, sesame oil, olive oil, sweet chilli sauce and the juice of the lime, and whisk together.
- Arrange the salad on plates, drizzle over the dressing and serve the cottage cheese alongside.
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Nutrition facts per serving (estimate)
| Calories | 310 kcal |
|---|---|
| Carbohydrates | 14 g |
| Protein | 13 g |
| Fat | 21 g |
| Fibre | 3 g |
| of which sugar | 9 g |
Frequently asked questions
Can I prepare the salad ahead?
It's best to toss the salad with the dressing just before serving so the rocket stays fresh and doesn't wilt.
Is this salad really low in carbs?
Yes. Rocket, radishes and cottage cheese keep the carb count low. The watermelon adds a little natural fruit sugar, but the amount used here stays modest.
What can I use instead of cottage cheese?
Ricotta works well, or you could use thick Greek yogurt for a similarly mild, creamy result.
Can I use tamari instead of soy sauce?
Yes. Tamari is naturally gluten-free and tastes just as good in the dressing.
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