Minty Watermelon-Cucumber Salad

You know watermelon's great with other fruits, but try it with veggies, too. This garden-fresh salad is incredibly refreshing and only a little bit sweet. It's a sure bet for any sunny-day get-together.

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 20 min.
MAKES: 16 servings

Ingredients

• 8 cups cubed seedless watermelon
• 2 English cucumbers, halved lengthwise and sliced
• 6 green onions, chopped
• 1/4 cup minced fresh mint
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine watermelon, cucumbers, green onions and mint. In a small bowl, whisk remaining ingredients. 
2. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately or refrigerate, covered, up to 2 hours before serving. Yield: 16 servings (3/4 cup each).

Nutritional Facts
3/4 cup equals 60 calories, 3 g fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 78 mg sodium, 9 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 1 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 fruit, 1/2 fat.