WATERMELON, CUCUMBER AND FETA SALAD

 

  • 5 cups watermelon, cubed
  • 2 large cucumbers, peeled, sliced and quartered
  • 1 1/4 cups feta, cubed
  • 2 tbsp fresh mint, finely chopped

DRESSING

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 1 tsp honey

  • Whisk the dressing ingredients together in a small bowl.
  • Stir the watermelon, cucumber, mint and dressing together in a large salad bowl. Add the feta and gently stir to combine.

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