Watermelon Feta Salad

This fresh, crunchy salad will add flavor to your next gathering. Chopped broccoli florets and red onions are perfectly balanced with the light taste of cheddar and the tangy taste of sweetened cranberries.

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PREP TIME: 30 minutes

SERVINGS: 8

TOTAL TIME: 30 minutes

Ingredients

Watermelon Feta Salad

1 medium red onion, very thinly sliced

4 cups cubed (1⁄2 inch) seeded watermelon (rind discarded)

2 cups cubed (1⁄2 inch) peeled jicama

8 ounce block feta, cut into 1⁄2 cubes

16 fresh basil leaves, chopped

Vinaigrette

1 small jalapeño, minced

1⁄4 cup olive oil

Juice of 1 lime

2 tablespoons honey

1 teaspoon salt

Notes

Recipe Note: Watermelon, vegetables and feta can be cubed and combined 6 hours ahead, covered and chilled. Add vinaigrette and fresh basil just before serving.

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Instructions

In a large mixing bowl combine onion, watermelon, jicama and feta and set aside. In small mixing bowl whisk together the vinaigrette ingredients until well combined. If serving immediately, pour vinaigrette over watermelon salad, add fresh basil and gently toss to evenly coat.