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Watermelon Summer Salad

Bright and refreshing. Sweet yet tangy. Name a more perfect summer salad…we’ll wait.

Servings

12 minutes

Total Time

$1.53

Cost per serving *

Temperature:	N/A
Serving size:	1/2 cup
Prep time:	12 minutes
Cook time:	N/A
Total time:	12 minutes
Equipment:	Small bowl Large plate or serving platter
Utensils:	Fork or whisk Measuring cups and spoons

* Cost and availability of recipe ingredients may vary across different regions of Ohio. Cost per serving information should be used as a general guide when considering recipe cost.

Nutrition Facts

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Ingredients

For the Dressing

2 tablespoons olive oil OR vegetable oil

3 tablespoons lime juice (about 1.5 limes)

1/4 teaspoon salt

For the Salad

5 cups seedless watermelon (about 1 small melon), cubed

1 medium cucumber, sliced into half moons

1 cup red onion, thinly sliced

1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese

1/3 cup torn mint OR basil leaves

1 pinch salt

1/2 (jalapeño or serrano) pepper (optional)

Instructions

Before you begin, wash your hands, surfaces, utensils, and produce.
Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, lime juice, and salt.
Arrange the watermelon, cucumber, and red onions on a large plate or platter. Drizzle with half the dressing. Top with the feta, mint, and jalapeño pepper, if using, and drizzle with remaining dressing. Season to taste and serve.