Watermelon Cucumber Salad (Printable Version)
Refreshing blend of watermelon and cucumber with mint and lime.
# Ingredient List:
→ 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
# How to Make:
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 -
- It is the ultimate edible air conditioning for sweltering days.
- The salty feta against the sweet watermelon is a flavor combo you will crave constantly.
02 -
- Watermelon releases a lot of liquid, so dress this salad right before you plan to eat it.
- Letting it sit for more than an hour will turn your crisp dish into a tasty soup.
03 -
- A serrated knife works best for sawing through the watermelon rind without squashing the fruit.
- Toast the feta cheese in a dry pan for a few minutes for an unbelievable smoky flavor twist.