Spicy Watermelon Salad with Pineapple and Lime

Alexa Weibel

6-8 Servings

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon fresh lime zest, plus 2 tablespoons juice
• 1 tablespoon honey (use any vegan sweetener substitute // coconut nectar)
• 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced
• Kosher salt and black pepper
• ¼ cup finely chopped red onion
• 1 ¼ pounds fresh watermelon, chilled
• 1 ¼ pounds fresh pineapple, chilled
• 4 ounces feta, crumbled (about 2/3 cup) (optional if vegan!)
• 1 packed cup small cilantro sprigs, or 1/3 packed cup torn fresh mint

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, stir together oil, vinegar, lime zest and juice, honey and jalapeño. Season generously with salt and pepper. Add the red onion and toss to coat. Let marinate, 10 minutes.
2. While the onions marinate, chop the watermelon and the pineapple into 1-inch cubes, discarding any seeds. Add watermelon and pineapple to the vinaigrette and toss to coat; season to taste. Refrigerate until serving.
3. When ready to serve, add feta and herbs to salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately.