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This simple and refreshing watermelon salad has all the flavors you’re craving! Juicy watermelon with cucumber, red onion, basil, mint and dairy free feta cheese tossed in a super simple vinaigrette. It’s healthy, paleo, vegan, and perfect for hot summer BBQs and picnics!
This watermelon salad just might be the best thing I’ll make all summer!
It’s Mediterranean inspired, has two kinds of fresh herbs (I couldn’t decide!) and the simplest vinaigrette you’ll ever make.
Whether you need an extra side dish to make for a summer gathering or want to serve your family a light lunch, this salad will not disappoint!
What You Need to Make this Paleo + Vegan Watermelon Salad
Salad:
1/2 of a whole watermelonEnglish cucumbersmall red onionmint leavesbasil leavesdairy free feta cheese crumbles (I used Follow your heart vegan feta)
Dressing:
extra virgin olive oilred wine vinegar, or balsamicpure maple syrup (optional)fine sea salt
How to Make This Watermelon Salad:
In a large serving bowl or salad platter, arrange the watermelon cubes with the cucumber, onion and fresh herbs.
Sprinkle all over with the dairy free feta cheese.
Whisk together the dressing or place the ingredients in a small jar and shake to combine, then pour over the salad and serve right away.
How to Make this Salad Whole30 Friendly
For a Whole30 watermelon salad, omit the maple syrup from the dressing, or sub in date syrup. Then, swap out the vegan feta cheese for diced avocado.
You can also use avocado instead of the feta cheese if you can’t find a good vegan feta.
If you have dairy in your diet, feel free to use real feta cheese!
I hope you’re ready for a deliciously simple salad that’s going to be the star of the BBQ or picnic!
Grab your watermelon because it’s time for your new favorite salad – let’s go!
Watermelon Salad {Paleo, Vegan}
Watermelon Salad {Paleo, Vegan}
This simple and refreshing watermelon salad has all the flavors you’re craving! Juicy watermelon with cucumber, red onion, basil, mint and dairy free feta cheese tossed in a super simple vinaigrette. It’s healthy, paleo, vegan, and perfect for hot summer BBQs and picnics! Prep Time: 20 minutesCourse:Salad, Side DishCuisine:Mediterranean, Paleo, VeganKeyword:basil, mint, paleo, vegan, watermelonServings: 8 servings
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Ingredients
Salad:
1/2of a wholewatermeloncubed1English cucumbersliced in half lengthwise, then sliced into 1/2” pieces1small red onionchopped1/4cupmint leavesroughly chopped1/4cupbasil leavesroughly chopped1/2cupdairy free feta cheese crumblesI used follow your heart brand*
Dressing:
1/4cupextra virgin olive oil2 1/2tablespoonsred wine vinegaror balsamic1teaspoonpure maple syrupoptional1/4teaspoonfine sea salt
Instructions
In a large serving bowl or salad platter, arrange the watermelon cubes with the cucumber, onion and fresh herbs. Sprinkle all over with the dairy free feta cheese.Whisk together the dressing or place the ingredients in a small jar and shake to combine, then pour over the salad and serve right away. Enjoy!
Recipe Notes
*if you want to skip the dairy free feta, you can sub in 1 avocado, cubed
Nutrition
Calories: 98kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 1gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 145mgPotassium: 89mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 139IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
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