Fruity and Fresh Summer Salad - Martha Stewart

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Cottage cheese reduces fat while still providing protein.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Avocado oil offers similar health benefits with a different flavor.

mixed greens

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: iceberg lettuce

Spinach is nutrient-dense while iceberg is more economical.

lemon juice

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lime juice provides a similar tang, while vinegar is often less expensive.

Prepare 4 cups of watercress by trimming, washing, and spinning it dry until icy cold.

In a bowl, puree 1 pint of fresh raspberries with a little bit of white wine vinegar to loosen them up.

Strain the raspberry puree through a sieve to remove the seeds.

Reserve 3/4 teaspoon of the raspberry vinegar for the dressing.

Add 2 teaspoons of olive oil to the watercress and toss gently to coat.

Sprinkle a small amount of salt and pepper over the watercress, being cautious with salt due to the feta cheese.

Arrange the dressed watercress on a platter or serve directly from the bowl.

Sprinkle the watermelon pieces over the watercress.

Crumble 2 oz of feta cheese over the top of the salad.

Serve the salad as a colorful and fresh accompaniment to grilled meats.

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