Watermelon Cucumber Salad (Printable Version)
Crisp watermelon and cucumber with mint and lime.
# What You Need:
→ Fruits and Vegetables
01 - 4 cups seedless watermelon, diced
02 - 2 cups cucumber, diced
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 the diced watermelon, cucumber, red onion, and chopped mint.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
03 - Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat evenly.
04 - Sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese, if using.
05 - Serve immediately or chill for up to 1 hour before serving.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It is the ultimate palate cleanser after a heavy meal.
- The mix of textures is wildly addictive and refreshing.
02 -
- This salad does not keep well overnight because the watermelon releases too much water.
- Add the salt right before serving to prevent the fruit from becoming soft.
03 -
- Let the red onion soak in ice water for 10 minutes to remove the harsh bite.
- Taste the watermelon first and adjust honey based on its natural sweetness.