Watermelon is at its best this time of year. With a sweet, natural flavour, it’s like nature’s candy!  To pick the best tasting melon, the watermelon should feel heavy for its size. Look for the yellow creamy spot on one end, which means it’s ripe.

RECIPE INSTRUCTIONS
1. On a serving plate, add watermelon and cucumber. Garnish with onions, mint, cashews and goat cheese.
2. In a bowl, mix oil, juice and salt and pepper. Pour over salad and toss gently.

INGREDIENTS
4 cups diced watermelon
1 cup thinly sliced baby cucumber, cut into half moons
½ cup thinly sliced red onions
¼ cup chopped mint or basil
3 Tbsp toasted chopped cashews
1 oz crumbled goat cheese
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 Tbsp lemon juice
Salt and pepper

NOTES
Serves 4

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Nutritional Information per Serving
Calories 180
Protein 3g
Carbohydrate 18g
Fat 12g
Saturated Fat 3g
Cholesterol 5mg
Sodium 85mg
Fiber 2g