Watermelon Salad with Feta

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Watermelon Salad with Feta

Colorful, salty and sweet, this salad is a fun and nutritious dish for the whole family to enjoy.

Ingredients

• Ingredients
• 3 cups cubed watermelon
• ½ cup English cucumber, sliced
• 1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lime juice
• 1 ½ teaspoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, chopped
• ¼ cup feta cheese, crumbled

Directions

1. Place the watermelon and cucumber in a salad bowl.
2. Add the lime juice, olive oil and mint and toss gently.
3. Sprinkle the crumbled feta over the top and serve immediately.

Notes

Substitution and variations

• Try basil or cilantro instead of mint
• Use another type of melon in place of the cucumber such as honeydew or cantaloupe

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