Minty Watermelon Cucumber Salad (Vegan)

DRESSING

• 1 Tbsp olive oil (if oil-free, omit)
• 3 Tbsp lime juice (1 large, juicy lime yields ~3 Tbsp)
• 1 tsp lime zest
• 1/4 tsp sea salt
• 3/4 tsp maple syrup

SALAD

• 5 cups watermelon, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 cups cucumber, cut into 1-inch chunks (preferably English or Persian cucumber // if using regular cucumber, peel in strips to make alternating stripes of green and white)
• 1/4 cup very thinly sliced red onion
• 1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh mint leaves
• 1/2 - 1 thinly sliced Jalapeno pepper (or sub 1/4-1/2 tsp red pepper flakes)
• 1/4 cup pepitas or roughly chopped shelled pistachios
• 1/2 cup vegan feta crumbles (optional but recommended // we used Follow Your Heart brand)