Watermelon Cucumber Salad (Printable)
Juicy watermelon and crisp 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
→ 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
# How-To:
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 all ingredients evenly.
04 - Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the top of the salad.
05 - Serve immediately or chill for up to 1 hour before serving.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It tastes like summer in a bowl without any heavy sauces.
- The crunch and juice create a texture combo that is totally addictive.
02 -
- Do not let this salad sit for too long or the watermelon will release too much liquid.
- Chilling the onion in ice water for 10 minutes removes the harsh raw edge.
03 -
- Use a sharp knife to get clean cuts through the rind without smashing the flesh.
- Keep everything refrigerated until the very last second for maximum crispness.