When it’s hot, cool and refreshing dishes are the perfect choice. Try this zesty and refreshing cucumber melon salad for amazing taste and some bonus hydration!
This zesty and refreshing Cucumber Mint, Melon and Feta Salad is sure to be a crowd pleaser!
Ingredients
| 4 Cups organic watermelon, honeydew, and cantaloupe (or include your favorite melon), diced |
| 2 Cups organic cucumbers, diced |
| 1 oz feta cheese (organic if you can get it), finely crumbled |
| 1 Tsp organic lime (or lemon) zest |
| 2 Tbsp organic lime (or lemon) juice, freshly squeezed |
| 2 Tbsp o |
| 2 Tbsp organic avocado or extra virgin olive oil |
| Salt (to suit your taste) |
| 1/4- 1/2 Tsp organic chili pepper or 1 serrano pepper, minced |
Instructions:
1- Chop Cucumbers
2- Dice Melons
3- Zest limes
4- Squeeze lime juic
5- Chop mint
6- Get
7- Combine ingredients
8- Mix
9- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts:
Makes 4 servings: 1 serving = 258 calories, 9 g fat, 45g carbs, 4 g fiber, 4 g protein
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Cucumber Melon Salad
Ingredients
- 4 cups mixed diced organic watermelon, honeydew and cantaloupe (or include your favorite melon)
- 2 cups diced organic cucumber, seeded if there are seeds
- Salt to taste
- 1 teaspoon lemon or lime zest
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed organic lemon or lime juice
- 1 to 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
- 1 ounce feta cheese, finely crumbled
- ¼ to ½ teaspoon Aleppo pepper or mild chili powder (to taste), or 1 serrano chile, minced
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Directions
- Chop up fruit and cucumbers
- Zest citrus and squeeze juice
- Combine all of the ingredients in a large bowl. Toss together just before serving.
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