Celebrate!

     In case you haven't heard, July is National Watermelon Month.  So to celebrate that significant event I am proposing that you include this recipe into your mealtime repertoire sometime this month:

Watermelon Cucumber Salad

 

1/2 red onion, thinly sliced

4 cups diced watermelon

1 seeded and sliced cucumber

Fresh mint leaves, thinly sliced

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)

Juice of 1/2 lemon

Chopped cashews

Feta cheese, crumbled

     Soak the red onion in cold water.  Pat dry the diced watermelon and cucumber slices and place in a large bowl.  Toss with a handful of the mint.

     Drain the onion, squeeze dry and add to the salad along with the chopped cashews.  Add the EVOO and the lemon juice, season with a pinch of salt and toss.  Top with the crumbled cheese and serve.

Serves 4