Celebrate National Watermelon Day with Refreshing Watermelon Salad Recipe from Cedar Crest’s Signature Dining

Looking for a delicious watermelon recipe for National Watermelon Day, August 3? Cedar Crest’s Executive Chef Adam McDonald shares his recipe below.

Watermelon, Tomato, Onion, Cucumber Salad

• Seedless Watermelon (3 cups cubed)
• Cherry Tomatoes (1 cup halved)
• Red Onion Red (1/3 cup minced)
• Cucumber (1 cup diced)
• Freshly squeezed lime juice (3 tablespoons)
• Oil Olive (2 tablespoons)
• Kosher Salt (to taste)
• Black Pepper (to taste)

1. Place watermelon, tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, lime juice and oil in a large bowl.

2. Season with salt and pepper and toss.

3. Cover and chill in fridge for at least 1 hour.

4. Serve shallow bowl

Cedar Crest’s five on-site dining venues and signature dining program includes restaurant style dining, from scratch cooking, daily menu options, in the moment cooking, and chef inspired culinary creations. Featuring an impressive selection of at least 25 items at a time, Cedar Crest’s menus combine familiar favorites and regional specialties, plus weekly specials, seasonal dishes, and holiday-themed events. Everything is cooked to order and served to residents’ specifications.

Cedar Crest is one of 19 continuing care retirement communities managed by Erickson Living. The scenic 130-acre campus is located in Pompton Plains, New Jersey and is home to over 2,000 residents. The community offers abundant amenities, hundreds of clubs and activities, on-site restaurants, a state-of-the-art medical center, an all-season pool and a fitness center. For more information, visit cedarcrestcommunity.com.

Photo: Watermelon Salad

Photo 2: Cedar Crest Dining