Watermelon Cucumber Salad (Printer-friendly)

Refreshingly crisp mix of watermelon and cucumber with mint and lime dressing.

# What You Need:

→ Fruits and Vegetables

01 - 4 cups seedless watermelon, diced
02 - 2 cups English 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 It:

01 - Place watermelon, cucumber, red onion, and mint in a large bowl.
02 - Whisk together lime juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
03 - Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat evenly.
04 - Sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese if desired.
05 - Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 1 hour.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It hits the spot when the humidity is high and cooking feels impossible.
  • The combination of sweet and salty flavors keeps everyone coming back for more.
02 -
  • Do not add the dressing until right before serving or the salad will become soggy.
  • Salt draws water out of the cucumbers, so season lightly and taste first.
03 -
  • Keep the watermelon chunks large to prevent them from turning into mush.
  • Toast some pumpkin seeds to sprinkle on top for an unexpected crunch.

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