Cucumber Watermelon Summer 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.

Start by preparing the salad dressing.

Combine three parts olive oil with one part acid (apple cider vinegar and lime juice).

Roll the limes to release juices before squeezing.

Zest one lime before squeezing it into the dressing.

Add apple cider vinegar to achieve the three to one ratio with olive oil.

Season the dressing with black pepper and a touch of salt.

Whisk the dressing vigorously with a fork.

Peel the cucumber and chop it into pieces.

Optionally, create cucumber ribbons for a fun presentation.

Chop fresh mint leaves, avoiding any stems.

Add feta cheese to the bowl.

Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss lightly to combine.

Let the salad sit for a while to enhance the flavors.

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