Fresh Summer Watermelon Mint Salad

Ingredients

DRESSING

• 1 Tbsp olive oil

• 3 Tbsp lime juice (1 large lime)

• 1/4 tsp sea salt

• 1/2 tsp maple syrup

• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes

SALAD

• 5 cups watermelon, cut into 1-inch cubes

• 2 cups cucumber, cut into 1-inch chunks

• 1/4 cup very thinly sliced red onion

• 1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh mint leaves

• 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds

• 1/2 cup feta crumbles (I used dairy free feta from Etsi brand)

Instructions

• In a small bowl, whisk together all the dressing ingredients

• To a large bowl, add the watermelon, cucumber, red onion, and mint. Drizzle the dressing over the top and toss to coat.

• Top with pumpkin seeds and vegan feta

• Taste and adjust as needed, adding more salt or vegan feta for saltiness, pepper flakes for heat, lime juice for acidity, or mint for freshness.