Danforth Salad

Submitted by shelley.prudcombe

"Yummy summer salad, that's a bona fide Toronto classic. Perfect meal for a lazy summer Sunday with BBQ in the backyard."

 

• Ready In: 10mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 English cucumber
• 1⁄4 watermelon
• 1 pint fresh ontario strawberry
• 1⁄2 cup feta
• 1⁄2 cup mint
• 10 basil leaves
• 1 lime
• optional - 1/2 cup walnuts

directions

1. Peel cucumber and remove watermelon flesh from rind.
2. Cut watermelon and cucumber into bite sized cubes.
3. Slice the strawberries.
4. Chop the mint and basil (keep a few mint leaves for garnish).
5. Cut the feta into 1/2" cubes with a sharp knife.
6. Toss the cucumber, watermelon, strawberries, feta, mint, and basicl in a bowl.
7. Squeeze lime juice on top.
8. optional - toast walnuts and toss in just before serving.
9. Garnish with a few whole mint leaves.

Reviews

[mdmshah]

We just made a Danforth. Swapped out the strawberries for cherries. It was great. Loved it. Will definitely make it again.

 

[gwyn.thompson]

We love this salad on a hot summer day. Skipped the nuts and balled the melon for a little fun texture. A refreshing hit with everyone!