Summer food is all about freshness.

This simple salad is as satisfying as it is fresh; give it a try!

Serves 6–8.

Ingredients

• ½ medium watermelon
• ¾ cup feta, crumbled
• ½ cup fresh mint, minced
• 1 cucumber, diced
• ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
• ¼ cup lime or lemon juice
• Black pepper to taste
• 1 tbsp. honey

Instructions

Cut watermelon in half; store half in the refrigerator for another day. Slice and dice watermelon into 1″ (2.5 cm) pieces. In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, lime juice, black pepper, and honey; set aside. In a large bowl, place watermelon, feta, cucumber, and mint. Pour dressing over, and mix together well. Garnish with fresh mint leaves, if desired.

Angela Wallace

A registered dietician with the College of Dietitians
of Ontario, personal trainer and family food expert
who specializes in women and child nutrition and
fitness, she loves helping families get healthy
together.  

www.eatrightfeelright.ca