Dog-Days Watermelon Salad

Name: Dog-Days Watermelon Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 4 c watermelon, cubed (seedless is easiest); 1 large cucumber, seeded and diced; 1/2 red onion, minced; 1/4 c crumbled feta cheese; 8 pitted kalamata olives, quartered (optional); FOR THE DRESSING:; 1 tsp lemon juice; 2 tsp lime juice; zest of one lemon and one lime (optional); 1/2 c chopped fresh parsley; 1/3 c fat-free greek or regular yogurt; 1/4 tsp black pepper

By Connie Tucker
@justshootme

Now's the time to take advantage of the great supply of cucumbers and watermelon this time of year, the "dog days" of August! This salad is cool and refreshing--even your kids will love it--but it's best eaten the same day.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

The sweet watermelon with the feta cheese make this is a great refreshing summer salad! The Test Kitchen

Rating:

★★★★★ 3 votes5

Comments:

14 Comments

Serves:

Prep:

20 Min

Method:

No-Cook or Other

Ingredients

Add to Grocery List

4 c

watermelon, cubed (seedless is easiest)
1

large cucumber, seeded and diced
1/2

red onion, minced
1/4 c

crumbled feta cheese
8

pitted kalamata olives, quartered (optional)
FOR THE DRESSING:
1 tsp

lemon juice
2 tsp

lime juice
·

zest of one lemon and one lime (optional)
1/2 c

chopped fresh parsley
1/3 c

fat-free greek or regular yogurt
1/4 tsp

black pepper

How to Make Dog-Days Watermelon Salad

Step-by-Step

Mix dressing ingredients in a small bowl and refrigerate.
Toss all other ingredients together. Keep chilled till ready to serve, then gently fold in dressing.
I love how the tangy savory flavor plays off the sweetness of the melon. Feel free to substitute olives with raisins or fresh blueberries--whatever will make your family eat salad! Enjoy!

Printable Recipe Card