Watermelon, Cucumber, Feta Salad
By Marianne
Watermelon, Cucumber, and Feta Cheese Salad
Course: Appetizers, SidesCuisine: American6
servings20
minutes206
kcalThis watermelon, cucumber, and feta cheese salad is like a burst of summer in your mouth! It's beautiful, refreshing, crunchy, and healthy!
Ingredients
6 cups Watermelon cut in bite size chunks ( 1-2 mini watermelon or half of a large watermelon)
1 English Cucumber cut in bite size chunks
1 small diced red onion
1/3 cup mint leaves, chopped
1 cup of butter lettuce, chopped ( or your preference)
6 oz Feta Cheese ( dairy free may be substituted)
1/2 lemon juiced
2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
salt and pepper to taste
1 small shallot* peeled and diced
Directions
- In a medium to large serving bowl add bite-sized cut watermelon
- slice and dice red onion and add to serving bowl
- Add chopped lettuce and diced mint to serving bowl
- Add feta cheese and loosely toss
- In a small bowl add oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Blend ingredients with whisk or spoon
- Add diced shallot to serving bowl bowl and mix or use as a garnish on top of salad.
Recipe Video
Notes
- Optional: omit salt to taste as there is salt already in the feta.
- Optional: omit the oil and just use lemon with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Add dressing just before serving or serve on the side.
- Store chilled in refrigerator for 1-2 days depending on addition of dressing.
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