🍉🥒 Easy WATERMELON CUCUMBER SALAD

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Cottage cheese offers a lighter option with fewer calories.

fresh mint

🥗Healthier: basil

💰Cheaper: dried mint

Basil adds a different flavor while dried mint is more cost-effective.

Make the dressing by whisking together lime juice, olive oil, maple syrup or honey, salt, and black pepper.

Set the dressing aside.

Peel the watermelon using a sharp knife.

Cut the watermelon in half, then slice each half and cut into small cubes.

Use 2-3 Persian cucumbers or 1 English cucumber, cut into cubes.

Chop cilantro (or mint, basil, or parsley).

In a large bowl, gently toss the watermelon, cucumber, cilantro, and dressing together.

Crumble cheese over the salad right before serving.

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