Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 4 cups diced watermelon (cut into ½” cubes)
- ½ avocado, diced
- ⅓ cup thinly sliced red onion
- ¼ cup packed fresh mint, minced (plus more for garnish)
- ⅓ cup vegan feta cheese, diced or crumbled (such as VioLife brand)
Dressing
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (~1 lime)
- 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- ¼ teaspoon fine salt
Instructions
- Prepare the salad ingredients: Place the diced watermelon, diced avocado, thinly sliced red onion, minced fresh mint, and vegan feta cheese into a large mixing bowl. Set aside.
- Make the dressing: In a one-cup measuring cup, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, fresh lime juice, pure maple syrup, minced garlic, and fine salt until well combined.
- Toss the salad: Drizzle the dressing over the watermelon salad in the large bowl and gently toss everything together to evenly coat all the ingredients without mashing the avocado.
- Serve: Divide the salad between two large salad plates, garnish with additional fresh mint if desired, and serve immediately. For best taste, serve the salad chilled.
Notes
- Ensure your watermelon is ripe, sweet, and has a crisp texture (not mushy) before dicing and serving; chilling the whole watermelon in advance helps.
- Chill the avocado beforehand for best results and to help it hold its shape when diced.
- Choose avocados that are just ripe but not overly soft to prevent them from becoming mushy when tossed in the salad.
- Optional: Add a sprinkle of hemp seeds or 1-2 tablespoons of toasted pine nuts on top for extra protein and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
