Watermelon Cucumber Salad (Print Page)

Juicy watermelon and crisp cucumber with mint and lime dressing for a light, refreshing summer salad.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables & Fruit

01 - 4 cups seedless watermelon, cubed
02 - 2 cups cucumber, peeled and diced
03 - 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
04 - 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped

→ Dressing

05 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
06 - Juice of 1 lime
07 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Optional Add-ins

09 - 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled

# Directions:

01 - Place watermelon cubes, diced cucumber, sliced red onion, and chopped mint into a large mixing bowl.
02 - In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, freshly squeezed lime juice, sea salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
03 - Pour the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss with a large spoon to coat evenly.
04 - Immediately before serving, sprinkle crumbled feta cheese on top, if using.
05 - Transfer salad to serving bowls and present immediately for optimal texture and flavor.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The lime dressing clings to the watermelon so each bite surprises you with a pop of tang.
  • The salad takes barely 15 minutes from chopping board to bowl, meaning more time relaxing in the shade.
02 -
  • Once, I let the salad sit too long before serving and discovered it gets watery fast—mix it just before you’re ready to eat.
  • Switching mint for basil one day gave the whole dish a new twist—don’t be afraid to personalize it.
03 -
  • Letting red onion slices soak in cold water for a few minutes tames their flavor.
  • The lightest toss keeps the watermelon intact and the salad looking gorgeous.

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