Summer may be over but it still really warm outside. This is a refreshing salad to enjoy on it’s own or before a meal.
Ingredients:
• 1 – 8 pound seedless watermelon (cut into cubes)
• 1 cup of fresh watercress
• ½ pound of feta cheese
• ½ cup of fresh mint leaves
• ¼ cup of fresh chopped basil leaves
• ½ teaspoon of cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon of sea salt
• ½ small sweet onion cut into small diced pieces
• 1/3 cup of avocado oil
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Directions
1. In a large bowl, whisk avocado oil, lemon juice, sea salt, pepper, watercress, onion, and basil.
2. Add watermelon and feta.
3. Mix all the ingredients.
3. Garnish with mint and serve.
Health Benefits of Watermelon:
1. Controls high blood pressure
2. Reduces body fat
3. Hydrates the body
4. Improves eye health
5. Cleans the kidneys
6. Fights Cancer
7. Strengthens bones
8. Boosts immune system
9. Alkalizing fruit
