🌿 Watermelon, Tomato & Yogurt Salad: A Gut-Friendly Summer Favorite

🌿 Watermelon, Tomato & Yogurt Salad: A Gut-Friendly Summer Favorite

Looking for a cooling, hydrating dish that’s just as nourishing as it is beautiful? This gut-friendly watermelon salad is the perfect balance of sweet, savory, creamy, and fresh — and it takes just minutes to make.

Inspired by a dish I had at a restaurant recently, I gave it a microbiome-friendly twist using probiotic-rich Greek yogurt, antioxidant-packed produce, and fiber-filled toppings that support digestion and reduce inflammation.

This is one of those dishes that feels gourmet, but is so simple you’ll find yourself making it again and again. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or just want something light and satisfying for lunch, this one delivers.

Why This Salad Is Gut-Friendly

Let’s break it down:

• Plain Greek Yogurt → rich in probiotics to support your gut flora, plus calcium and protein for satiety

• Watermelon & Cherry Tomatoes → loaded with water, vitamin C, and antioxidants; hydrating and easy on digestion

• Lime + Maple Yogurt → naturally sweetened and citrus-brightened to cool inflammation and balance the richness

• Mint + Microgreens → cooling herbs and phytonutrient-rich greens that aid digestion and detox

• Hemp Seeds → a gentle source of plant-based omega-3s and fiber to help feed your healthy gut bacteria

🥗 The Recipe

Watermelon, Tomato & Greek Yogurt Salad with Maple-Lime Drizzle

Serves: 2-3 as a side

✨ Ingredients

• 2 cups seedless watermelon, cubed

• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

• ¼ small red onion, thinly sliced (optional)

• ½ cup plain Greek yogurt (or coconut yogurt if dairy-free)

• 1 tsp pure maple syrup

• Juice of ½ lime

• Small handful fresh mint, torn

• Small handful microgreens (arugula or broccoli microgreens work great)

• 1 tbsp hemp seeds

• Sea salt & cracked pepper to taste

🥄 Instructions

1. In a small bowl, whisk together the yogurt, lime juice, and maple syrup.

2. Spread the yogurt mixture in a swoosh across the bottom of a shallow plate or bowl.

3. In a mixing bowl, gently toss watermelon, cherry tomatoes, red onion (if using), and mint.

4. Spoon the mixture over the yogurt base.

5. Top with microgreens, hemp seeds, sea salt, and freshly cracked pepper.

6. Serve chilled and enjoy immediately.

🍽️ One of the Best Ways to Eat for Your Gut

This is the kind of recipe I love to create for my clients: seasonal, satisfying, and full of ingredients that actually support digestion and gut health.

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