CUCUMBER, MELON AND WATERMELON SALAD

CUCUMBER, MELON AND WATERMELON SALAD image

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups mixed diced watermelon, honeydew and cantaloupe
2 cups diced cucumber, seeded if there are seeds
Salt to taste
1 teaspoon lemon or lime zest
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon or lime juice
1 to 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
1 ounce feta cheese, crumbled
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon Aleppo pepper or mild chili powder (to taste), or 1 serrano chile, minced
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

Combine all of the ingredients in a large bowl. Toss together just before serving. Advance preparation: This is best when freshly assembled but will keep for a day in the refrigerator. Nutritional information per serving: 135 calories; 9 grams fat; 2 grams saturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 5 grams monounsaturated fat; 6 milligrams cholesterol; 14 grams carbohydrates; 1 gram dietary fiber; 85 milligrams sodium (does not include salt to taste); 2 grams protein