Watermelon Salad Is A Perfect Blend Of Taste And Health

A cold bowl of watermelon can be blissful in the humid monsoon. With the temperature rising high, there is nothing more suitable than sweet, fresh and juicy chunks of watermelon. Fruitarians all over the globe have come up with new and innovative ways of consuming watermelon in a variety of ways. Some simply whip them into a smoothie or crush them into fresh juice with a slight hint of mint leaves. However, for the ones who are always looking forward to pushing boundaries, salads come in handy.

Why do you need to consume watermelon:

• Owing to the presence of a powerful antioxidant lycopene, your cardiovascular health is maintained
• Watermelon controls your blood flow and also lowers the content of bad cholesterol in your body
• Watermelon is a great source of electrolytes which help hydrate your body
• Watermelon is loaded with Vitamin C, which helps increase your immunity

Watermelon once tossed with a few easily available ingredients, can turn out to be great lunch option, which is fresh and healthy.

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Ingredients 

• 500 grams of sliced and scooped fresh watermelon 
• 2 teaspoon of vinegar 
• 1 teaspoon of salt 
• 100 grams of sliced and chopped cucumber 
• 1 chopped red onion 
• 1 teaspoon of lime juice
• A handful of coriander and mint leaves 
• 2 teaspoon of olive oil 
• 1/2 tablespoon of honey 
• 50 gram of feta cheese

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Method

• Chop and deseed watermelon pieces 
• In a separate bowl prepare the dressing 
• Mix olive oil, vinegar, salt, honey and lime juice together
• Spread feta cheese on chopped watermelon 
• Now, add the dressing carefully 
• Toss the mixture and check the salt content 
• If need be, sprinkle some more
• To garnish add coriander and mint leaves