Watermelon Cucumber Salad (Printable Version)
Juicy watermelon and crisp cucumber in a zesty lime dressing. Fresh, light, and refreshing.
# 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
# How To Make It:
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.
# Helpful Hints:
01 -
- It requires zero heat, keeping your kitchen cool when the temperature spikes.
- The combination of sweet watermelon and tangy lime is instant refreshment in a bowl.
02 -
- Watermelon releases a lot of liquid, so dress it right before you plan to eat it.
- Letting the salad sit for too long will turn it into a soup rather than a crisp side dish.
03 -
- Soak the red onion slices in ice water for 10 minutes to mellow out the harsh bite.
- Toast the feta cheese in a dry pan for a few minutes for a crispy garnish.