Fresh Food Friday Fourth of July Red White and Blue Cucumber Watermelon Feta Salad

Many folks will be celebrating the Fourth of July with a backyard barbecue. With the temperature soaring into the 90s, why not dish up a cool and refreshing cucumber watermelon and feta salad — a perfect side dish to serve with barbecued chicken or ribs.

Red White and Blue Cucumber Watermelon Feta Salad

Ingredients

3 c. watermelon cubed
1 1/2 c. sliced cucumber (seeds removed)
2 T. mint thinly sliced or small mint leaves
1/3 c. feta cheese (crumbled)
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 T. lime juice
Salt and pepper to taste
1 c. blueberries

Directions

Place the watermelon, cucumber, blueberries and mint in a large bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice and salt and pepper.
Drizzle the dressing over the melon mixture and toss to coat. Sprinkle with feta and serve.

Happy 4th of July!

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