Northwest Watermelon Salad
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Sweet, savory and salt combine perfectly in this refreshing summer watermelon salad with Emerald City Seasoning. Our signature spice blend allows the flavors of the food to shine through with just a subtle seasoning. This is a perfect side dish for any backyard BBQ because it takes only minutes to prepare and you don’t even have to turn on the stove. So get out there and enjoy summer!
Watermelon Salad with Emerald City Seasoning
Ingredients
- 8 cups watermelon, cubed
- 1 large cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced
- 1 tablespoon Emerald City Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon fleur de sel
- 1 teaspoon pink peppercorn, crushed
- ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
- juice of ½ lemon
- 1/3 cup feta cheese, crumbled
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients except the feta cheese and stir to combine. Allow the salad to sit 15-30 minutes for the flavors to combine.
- Add the feta cheese and serve.
Got some spice left over? Check out our Emerald City Potato Salad.
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