Watermelon Cucumber Salad (Print Page)

Crisp watermelon and cucumber salad with mint and lime dressing.

# What You Need:

→ Fruits and Vegetables

01 - 4 cups seedless watermelon, diced
02 - 2 cups cucumber, diced (preferably English cucumber)
03 - 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
04 - 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
05 - 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)

→ Dressing

06 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
07 - 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
08 - 1 teaspoon honey or agave syrup
09 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

# Directions:

01 - In a large bowl, combine watermelon, cucumber, red onion, and mint.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper.
03 - Drizzle dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat.
04 - Sprinkle with feta cheese, if using.
05 - Serve immediately or chill for up to 1 hour before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It requires zero cooking, keeping your kitchen cool when the temperature rises.
  • The balance of sweet and salty flavors wakes up your palate instantly.
02 -
  • Do not let the salad sit for too long or the watermelon will release too much juice.
  • Add the dressing right before serving to keep the vegetables crunchy.
03 -
  • Use a very sharp knife to get clean cuts through the watermelon without crushing it.
  • Let the red onion soak in ice water for 10 minutes if you want a milder flavor.

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