The ULTIMATE Watermelon Salad

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: goat cheese

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Cottage cheese is more affordable while still providing creaminess.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a budget-friendly alternative that works well in dressings.

Start by making the dressing: combine 2 tbsp lime juice, 2 tbsp sugar, a pinch of salt, and 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a bowl and whisk until emulsified.

Set the dressing aside to develop flavors.

Choose a watermelon, looking for a big yellow patch and a hollow sound when tapped.

Slice off the top and bottom of the watermelon for a flat surface.

Cut off the green skin and white rind to expose the red flesh.

Slice the watermelon into half-inch slices, then cut each slice into half-inch strips and cubes.

Place the watermelon cubes into a large bowl.

Chop an English cucumber into half-inch cubes and add to the bowl.

Slice half a red onion finely, then halve it before adding to the bowl.

Chop 15 mint leaves finely and roll up 4-6 fresh basil leaves before slicing them, then add to the bowl.

Crumble 250 g of feta cheese and add to the salad, reserving some for garnish.

Whisk the dressing again and pour it over the salad, tossing to combine all ingredients.

Garnish the salad with the reserved feta cheese before serving.

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