Summer Watermelon Salad

Salads don't always have to be made with lettuce and tons of dressing. There are so many different varieties of salad, like potato, tuna, pasta, and fruit. On hot summer days, I love to eat watermelon. It has about 92% water by weight, so it's extremely hydrating- perfect for summer! It's also high in Vitamins A and C and helps strengthen immunity. Though watermelon is usually used as a snack or for dessert, I made it into an extremely satisfying summer lunch.

                                 

This might be the most simple salad I've ever made, but definitely one of my favorites. Start with your watermelon- buying a fresh half or whole watermelon is much cheaper than buying precut or prepackaged watermelon (it also tastes much better). Cut your watermelon into bite size pieces and place in a bowl. Next, take your cucumber and slice into very thin pieces. If they come out too thick, just cut them in half. Mix in some balsamic vinegar and throw a few pumpkin seeds on top for protein. Now you have an extremely quick and refreshing summer salad! Feel free to toss in some fat-free feta cheese, which tastes great with watermelon.

Makes 1 Serving

Recipe:

1 Cup Watermelon

1/2 Cup Cucumber

1 Tbsp Balsamic Vinegar

1/2 Tbsp Pumpkin Seeds