Ingredients
For the Salad
- 1 large watermelon radish - Adds a beautiful crunch and unique flavor to your salad.
- 1 cucumber - Provides a refreshing, hydrating contrast; try using a Persian cucumber for extra sweetness.
- 1 avocado - Brings creaminess and healthy fats, elevating the salad's texture.
- 0.25 cup feta cheese - Its saltiness beautifully contrasts the veggies.
For the Dressing
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill - Imparts an aromatic note that brightens the entire dish.
- 0.5 tbsp olive oil - A drizzle enhances the flavors and adds a touch of healthy fat.
- 0.5 lemon juice - Adds zesty tanginess, balancing the richness of avocado and feta.
- Salt and pepper - Essential for bringing all the flavors into harmony, adjust as per your preference.
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables: Wash and thinly slice the watermelon radish and cucumber. Peel, pit, and dice the avocado into bite-sized pieces.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together chopped fresh dill, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, combine the sliced watermelon radish, cucumber, and avocado. Drizzle with the prepared dressing and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly without mashing the avocado.
- Add cheese: Sprinkle the feta cheese over the salad and give a very light toss or leave it on top for presentation.
- Serve immediately: Enjoy the salad fresh to maintain the crunch and vibrant flavors. It makes a perfect light lunch or side dish for warm days.
Notes
- Use a mandoline slicer for even, thin slices of watermelon radish and cucumber.
- Adjust the amount of lemon juice and olive oil in the dressing according to your taste preference.
- This salad is best served fresh; avocado may brown if left too long after slicing.
- Optional: Add toasted nuts like walnuts or pumpkin seeds for extra texture.
- To make it vegan, substitute feta with a plant-based cheese alternative or omit it.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian