Dog-Days Watermelon Salad
By
Connie Tucker
@justshootme
1
Blue Ribbon Recipe
The sweet watermelon with the feta cheese make this is a great refreshing summer salad!
The Test Kitchen
Ingredients
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4 cwatermelon, cubed (seedless is easiest)
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1large cucumber, seeded and diced
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1/2red onion, minced
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1/4 ccrumbled feta cheese
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8pitted kalamata olives, quartered (optional)
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FOR THE DRESSING:
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1 tsplemon juice
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2 tsplime juice
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·zest of one lemon and one lime (optional)
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1/2 cchopped fresh parsley
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1/3 cfat-free greek or regular yogurt
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1/4 tspblack pepper
How to Make Dog-Days Watermelon Salad
- 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!