Watermelon Cucumber Salad (Printable)

Crisp mix of watermelon, cucumber, mint, and lime dressing.

# What You'll 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 Steps:

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 Advice:

01 -
  • It is the ultimate antidote to a sweltering afternoon.
  • The combination of sweet and salty is completely addictive.
02 -
  • Do not add the dressing until you are ready to eat, or the salad will get soggy.
  • Salted watermelon tastes significantly sweeter, so do not be shy with the salt.
03 -
  • Use a sharp knife to get clean cuts through the watermelon rind without crushing the flesh.
  • Let the salad sit for just five minutes after tossing to let the flavors meld.

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