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Watermelon Salad with Feta

Watermelon Salad with Feta

From Love and Lemons

INGREDIENTS

For the dressing:

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

3 tablespoons fresh lime juice

½ garlic clove, minced

¼ teaspoon sea salt

INGREDIENTS

For the salad:

5 cups cubed watermelon

Heaping 1 cup diced English cucumber

¼ cup thinly sliced red onion

⅓ cup crumbled feta cheese

1 avocado, cubed

⅓ cup torn fresh mint or basil leaves

½ jalapeño or serrano pepper, thinly sliced, optional

Sea salt

PREPARATION

Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, garlic and salt.

Arrange the watermelon, cucumber, and red onions on a large plate or platter. Drizzle with half the dressing. Top with the feta, avocado, mint/ basil, and serrano pepper, if using, and drizzle with remaining dressing. Season to taste and serve.

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