WATERMELON SUMMER SALAD

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Provided by Sheri Mullins

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 large cucumber, sliced
1/4 c apple cider vinegar
2 Tbsp olive oil, extra virgin
3 c watermelon, cut into small size chunks
3 large tomatoes, cut into small size chunks (same size as the watermelon)
1/4 - 1/3 c red wine vinaigrette dressing
1 pinch sea salt (large)
black pepper
1 Tbsp sugar
1/3 - 1/2 c Feta cheese (tomato and basil flavored)

Steps:

1. Peel cucumber and slice in thin slices. Place in a bowl with a tight-fitting lid. Add vinegar and olive oil. Stir until combined. Add a couple of dashes of pepper. Close the lid and shake the bowl to distribute mixture and pepper. Refrigerate overnight.
2. The next day, cut watermelon and tomatoes into small chunks. Place in a large bowl.
3. With a slotted spoon, strain cucumber from vinegar mixture onto cutting board. Discard vinegar mixture.
4. Cut cucumber slices in half and add to watermelon bowl.
5. Sprinkle sea salt and sugar over watermelon mixture; mix until well combined.
6. Add dressing and a couple of dashes of black pepper; stir until combined. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
7. 30 minutes before serving, stir in Feta cheese.