Watermelon Cucumber Salad (Print Version)
Juicy watermelon and cucumber 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 -
- The cool crunch of cucumber against sweet watermelon is instant relief on a hot day.
- It comes together in minutes but tastes like a fancy restaurant side dish.
02 -
- Watermelon releases a lot of water, so dress it right before you plan to eat.
- Adding salt to the watermelon actually makes it taste sweeter, not salty.
03 -
- Use a very sharp knife to get clean cuts through the rind without squashing the flesh.
- Let the salad sit for five minutes after dressing to let flavors meld.