Red and Orange Nutrients Plus Watermelon Radish Citrus Salad

Nutrients present themselves as different colors in in fruits and vegetables.

Different colors = Different Nutrients!

Learn about the red and orange nutrients and their health benefits – may it inspire you to eat more vibrant fruits and veggies.

Red & Orange Health Benefits

Red: Rich in the carotenoid lycopene, a potent scavenger of gene-damaging free radicals that seems to protect against prostate cancer as well as heart and lung disease.
Found in: strawberries, cranberries, raspberries, tomatoes, cherries, apples, beets, watermelon, red grapes, red peppers, red onions

Orange and yellow: Provide beta cryptothanxin, which supports intracellular communication and may help prevent heart disease.
Found in: carrots, sweet potatoes, yellow peppers, oranges, bananas, pineapple, tangerines, mango, pumpkin, apricots, winter squash (butternut, acorn), peaches, cantaloupe, corn

Watermelon Radish Citrus Salad

Liven up your salad with this bright and colorful dish. Watermelon Radish Citrus Salad is sweet and tasty and packed with refreshing ingredients. 

Give this recipe a try – it’s easy to make and vibrantly delicious!

Ingredients

1/2 cup red onion

2 tablespoon green onions

4 cups watermelon radishes

1 cup mandarin oranges canned drained, juice reserved

1/2 cup grapefruit canned drained, juice reserved

1/2 cup pecans chopped or pieces cut

2 tablespoon lemon juice

1 tablespoon olive oil

1/4 teaspoon salt divided

1/4 cup feta cheese crumbled

Instructions

1. Wash hands and clean preparation area. Rinse all fresh ingredients under cool running water, then start chopping the red onion, green onions and slicing the watermelon radishes. Place chopped red onions into a medium bowl and place slice watermelon radishes into a large bowl.

2. Add lemon juice and sprinkle half the salt into the bowl of onions. Set aside.

3. Rinse the lid of canned goods under cool running water before opening. Open canned mandarin oranges and grapefruit. Before draining canned goods, reserve a tablespoon of juices from each container and pour them onto radishes. Set aside.

4. Then measure out the remaining ingredients, grapefruit, mandarin oranges, pecans, and olive oil, and add to the bowl of radishes.

5. Add the onions into the large bowl. Drizzle olive oil and sprinkle salt for taste. May place in refrigerate for about 10- 15 mins.

6. When ready to serve, top with feta cheese.

Ever HAD a watermelon radish? Ever even HEARD of one? Join me for a colorful salad recipe featuring watermelon radishes to add to your plate tonight! (Video went live on the Dinner Tonight Facebook Page on March 31st)