watermelon

What says summer better than ~~salad~~ watermelon?! This salad will instantly become a summer staple. Soon, any salad without watermelon will seem…incomplete? It’s true. You’ll get it once you try it. Luckily, this one is super simple (like five minutes simple) and the color palette is sure to impress even the most critical BBQ guest. Enjoy!

watermelonsalad

Ingredients:

dark leafy greens
watermelon (cut into cubes)
feta cheese
fresh basil leaves
balsamic vinegar

Simply make a bed of dark leafy greens (we used arugula here, but as long as they’re fresh, any type of greens will do the trick.) Add basil leaves, watermelon cubes, and feta and lightly cover with balsamic vinegar. Sprinkle sea salt, black pepper, and toasted hazelnuts if you want to get really fancy. This salad is so fresh, light, and summery that you’ll make it all season long.

One Healthy Breakdown: the salad that screams summer is oh so simple!

Holy heat wave! As if you haven’t heard it enough, STAY HYDRATED! It’s hot, hot, hot out there and hydrating is so important to staying healthy and active in this heat. One way to add more water to your diet without constant sipping is to eat hydrating foods, (most fruits and veggies) healthy popsicles, cold soups, and more! My favorite: watermelon!