Watermelon, Cucumber and Feta Salad

Stay cool this summer with this newest recipe from Simple and Seasonal: Watermelon, cucumber and feta salad! Perfectly refreshing and hydrating, this salad is packed with sweet watermelon, crisp Lebanese cucumber and creamy feta for the ultimate summer bite. Made with fresh, seasonal ingredients all found at the Market, it's a quick and easy dish that's just right for hot summer days.

Ingredients

Serves 5-6

• 1/4 watermelon - cubed
• 2 Lebanese cucumbers - sliced or cubed
• 1/4 red onion - finely sliced
• Fresh mint to taste - finely sliced
• Feta to taste - crumbled 
• Olive oil to taste
• Cracked pepper to taste
• 2tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 2tbsp water

Method

1. Slice red onion and in a small bowl add balsamic vinegar and water for pickling. Add red onion and soak for 30 mins.

2. Cut up watermelon and Lebanese cucumber in cubes. Slice fresh mint.

3. Drain red onion and add all ingredients into a large bowl and toss to serve.

Tip: If you have extra quick pickled red onions, save them for sandwiches, other salads or a side with eggs and avocado on toast!

*Variations to make it your own: 

• For extra sweetness, swap red onion for blackberries 
• For crunch, add chopped walnuts
• For spice, add sliced jalapenos or red chili