Watermelon Cucumber Salad (Printable Version)
Juicy watermelon and crisp cucumber tossed with mint and lime for a bright, refreshing summer salad.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables & Fruit
01 - 4 cups seedless watermelon, cubed
02 - 2 cups cucumber, peeled and diced
03 - 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
04 - 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
→ Dressing
05 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
06 - Juice of 1 lime
07 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Optional Add-ins
09 - 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
# Directions:
01 - Place cubed watermelon, diced cucumber, thinly sliced red onion, and chopped mint leaves in a large mixing bowl.
02 - In a small mixing bowl, whisk together extra-virgin olive oil, freshly squeezed lime juice, sea salt, and black pepper until well emulsified.
03 - Pour the lime dressing over the watermelon mixture and toss gently to evenly coat all ingredients.
04 - If desired, sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the salad just before serving.
05 - Present the salad right away to ensure maximum freshness and crispness.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The juicy watermelon paired with fresh mint feels like a little secret burst of summer in every spoonful.
- It only takes 15 minutes, and you dont even have to turn on the stove!
02 -
- If you make it too far ahead, the watermelon starts to lose its bite and the salad can get watery—always toss just before serving.
- Once I swapped lemon for lime in a pinch, but it subtly changed the whole profile; lime really brings everything together.
03 -
- Salting the salad after assembly, versus before, keeps the textures crisp and bright.
- Using really chilled ingredients makes the salad even more refreshing on a hot day.