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Grilled watermelon cucumber basil salad

Holiday Favorites

Grilled watermelon with crisp cucumber, radish and basil; no feta or mint.

25 min Serves 2 Weighed ingredient estimate

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Full recipe: 8 complete portions; 1 of 8 equal portions of the complete dish per serving
Serving size: 1 of 8 equal portions of the complete dish
Servings per batch: 8

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Estimated nutrition per serving — 1 of 8 equal portions of the complete dish

Calories	105
Total fat	6.22 g
Saturated fat	0.98 gKeep low
Sodium	11 mgLow
Total carbohydrate	11.73 g
Fiber	1.46 g
Total sugars	7.9 g
Added sugars	Not available
Protein	3.07 g

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Calculation basis & sources

Complete weighed ingredients summed from eight per-100-g USDA records and divided into 8 realistic portions. Cucumber, with peel, raw: 500 g; https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/food-details/168409/nutrients ; Radishes, raw: 160 g; https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/food-details/169276/nutrients ; Basil, fresh: 20 g; https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/food-details/172232/nutrients ; Lemon juice, raw: 60 g; https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/food-details/167747/nutrients ; Seeds, pumpkin and squash seed kernels, dried: 48 g; https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/food-details/170556/nutrients ; Oil, olive, salad or cooking: 24 g; https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/food-details/171413/nutrients ; Watermelon, raw: 800 g; https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/food-details/167765/nutrients. These are ingredient estimates, not laboratory results or USDA-tested recipes. Bone and skin are excluded from specified boneless meat weights; pan juices and fillings are retained. Brand variation, cooking losses and final yield can change finished-food nutrition. No absent nutrient is replaced with zero. Added sugars are not independently verified, and no sugar-qualification claim is made. Uncured fresh pork leg is not cured holiday ham. Exact whole-bird bone/skin yields are not inferred.

Authored formulation calculated from USDA SR Legacy ingredient records

Source data checked 2026-10-26; no professional review documented.

Lower sodium: 300 mg sodium or less per stated serving. This is a site guideline, not the FDA "low sodium" label claim.

Heart-healthy tips

All listed sauces, toppings and bread are included in the ingredient estimate; extra accompaniments change nutrition.
Cooked grains and unsalted beans are weighed after cooking; raw meat and produce use the stated edible weights. Preparation times assume cooked ingredients are ready.
For larger gatherings, repeat the specified pan size and meat-piece thickness in separate batches. Do not enlarge a roast or overcrowd a pan and assume the same cooking time. Check every meat portion and stuffing center with a food thermometer.
Portions scale ingredients, not appliance capacity or guaranteed cooking time. Thaw meat fully in the refrigerator before cooking; never leave perishable dishes at room temperature more than 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F / 32°C).

Storage & Meal Prep Tips

Applies to: Fresh assembled salad, after assembling. Times assume safe preparation, prompt cooling when needed, a refrigerator at 40°F / 4°C or below, and a freezer at 0°F / -18°C or below.

Refrigerator: After assembling: refrigerate and enjoy within 1 day — dressed greens wilt quickly.

Freezer: Does not freeze well. Fresh greens and raw vegetables lose their crunch when frozen — a texture limit, not a safety one.

To reheat or serve: Serve cold or at room temperature.

Meal prep tip: Prep the components ahead and toss just before serving.

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Category guidance matched to this recipe's preparation state; sources checked 2026-10-24. This is not a laboratory shelf-life test of the exact recipe.

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