Cutting up some watermelon? Don’t throw away the rind! Watermelon rind is full of a heart-healthy nonessential amino acid called citrulline. Try cutting up the rind and throwing it into a slaw for your next potluck!

Quick Info

⏱️ 25 min • 🍽️ 4 servings • ⭐ 77%

Nutrition

199 cal • 4g protein • 31g carbs • 7g fat

Tags

[Dairy-Free] • [Gluten-Free] • [Healthy] • [Vegan] • [Vegetarian] • [Under 30 Minutes] • [Lunch] • [Sides]

Ingredients

• 3 cups watermelon rind, thinly sliced (outer green skin and pink flesh removed)
• 1½ teaspoons kosher salt, divided, plus more to taste
• 1 red bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
• 2 medium carrots, grated
• 2 cups thinly sliced purple cabbage
• 2 large scallions, thinly sliced
• ¼ cup tahini
• 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon cold water, if necessary
• ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions Preview

1. Slice watermelon and in a colander, toss t…
2. Meanwhile, combine the bell pepper, carrot…
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the tahini…

…and 2 more steps

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Recipe by: Rachel Gaewski • From: Goodful