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    Watermelon Cucumber Salad with Basil, Mint and Tofu Feta

    Published: Sep 15, 2017 · Modified: May 6, 2022 by Abi Cowell · As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases · See my privacy policy linked in footer · This blog uses cookies

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    Fresh and cooling, try this vegan watermelon salad with cucumber, tofu feta, basil, mint and a simple oil-free maple lime dressing. A refreshing plant-based salad option for the summer.

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    This watermelon salad has that beautiful salty sweetness to it. The sweet and juicy watermelon. The crisp cucumber. The tangy, salty feta made out of tofu that's been soaking in a wonderfully complex marinade. The basil, mint and simple oil-free salad dressing to top it off.

    🧄 Ingredient notes

    To make this vegan watermelon, cucumber, tofu feta salad, you'll need the following ingredients:

    • fresh watermelon
    • cucumber
    • homemade tofu feta cheese (or store-bought vegan feta)
    • fresh basil
    • fresh mint

    To make the simple oil-free salad dressing, you'll need:

    • maple syrup
    • lime juice
    • balsamic vinegar
    • sea salt
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    🔪 Instructions

    If you're not a fan of salty sweet things, you can make this salad without the tofu feta and it would be delicious.

    A perfectly ripe, crisp, juicy pink watermelon needs no accompaniment. But, occasionally, it would be nice to dress it up somehow. This salad is an excellent way to do that.

    You can find the recipe for this vegan feta cheese made from tofu here. If you want to include the feta in this watermelon tofu salad, you'll need to make the feta the day before so it has a chance to soak up the marinade first.

    The tofu feta lasts in the refrigerator for 1-2 weeks and you can use it all sorts of ways, so it's nice to have on hand.

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    🔄 Variations

    To add greens to this watermelon basil mint salad, try mixing in some baby arugula or spinach.

    Olives (kalamata or black) are also a nice addition!

    Choose a different fruit rather than watermelon. Looking for ideas? Check out this List of 22 Pink Fruits.

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    Watermelon Cucumber (Vegan) Feta Salad with Basil and Mint

    Abi Cowell
    Fresh and cooling, try this vegan watermelon salad with cucumber, tofu feta, basil, mint and a simple oil-free maple lime balsamic vinegar dressing. A refreshing plant-based salad option for the summer.
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 5 mins
    Total Time 15 mins
    Course Salads
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
    Calories 222 kcal
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    Ingredients
     
     

    Salad

    • 4 cups watermelon cut into 1 inch cubes
    • 2 cups cucumber cut into 1 inch cubes
    • 2 cups vegan tofu feta drained
    • ¼ cup fresh basil finely sliced
    • ¼ cup fresh mint finely sliced

    Maple Lime Balsamic Dressing

    • ¼ cup maple syrup
    • ¼ cup lime juice
    • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
    • ¼ teaspoon sea salt

    Instructions
     

    • Combine all salad ingredients in large bowl and gently stir together.
      4 cups watermelon, 2 cups cucumber, 2 cups vegan tofu feta, ¼ cup fresh basil, ¼ cup fresh mint
    • Whisk dressing ingredients together and pour over salad.
      ¼ cup maple syrup, ¼ cup lime juice, 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, ¼ teaspoon sea salt
    • Serve at room temperature or chilled.

    Notes

    Instead of homemade tofu feta, you can use store-bought vegan feta cheese.
    Lemon juice can be substituted for the lime juice.
    Maple syrup can be replaced with the sweetener of your choice.
    Balsamic vinegar can be substituted with red wine vinegar.
    For a variation, try adding arugula and olives!

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1portionCalories: 222kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 13gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 157mgPotassium: 349mgFiber: 2gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 1119IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 210mgIron: 2mg
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    About Abi Cowell

    Hey y'all! I’m the plant-based food blogger, recipe developer, photographer and cooking class instructor behind Very Veganish. Join me as we explore and taste incredible plant-based food, with cultural influences from around the world. You’ll find healthy comfort food vegan recipes and inspiration here. When I'm not cooking, you'll find me homeschooling my two boys, volunteering and trying to survive the Texas summers with copious glasses of iced tea.

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