2025: A New Year Of New Habits
As we enter into a new year filled with opportunities, growth, and resolutions, it is important to take the time to plan new healthy habits to set yourself up for success.
Recipe of the Week 7/3: Watermelon Caprese Salad with Balsamic Glaze
Yields 8 servings
Ingredients:
1/2 red seedless watermelon, sliced 1/2 inch thick
8 thin slices fresh mozzarella, 1 oz each
1 loose cup baby arugula
2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
kosher salt
2 tbsp balsamic glaze
Directions:
- Use a 4-inch star-shaped cookie cutter (or any shape) and cut 16 stars out of the watermelon (about 1 oz each). Save the excess watermelon for another use.
- Arrange the watermelon on a platter, then layer with cheese, arugula, 1/4 tsp olive oil and a pinch of salt on each.
- Top with a final star, drizzle each with balsamic glaze and serve.
Meal Plan Check Boxes:
1 Dairy 1/2 Fat
Nutritional Facts: 1 salad, Calories: 119, Carbohydrates: 7 g, Protein: 5.5 g, Fat: 7.5 g, Cholesterol: 20 mg, Sodium: 90 mg, Fiber: 0.5 g, Sugar: 6.5 g
Adapted From: https://www.skinnytaste.com/watermelon-caprese-with-balsamic-glaze/#recipe
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