Watermelon Cucumber Salad (Printable)
Juicy watermelon and crunchy cucumber with fresh mint and lime dressing.
# What You’ll 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
→ 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 mixing bowl, add the diced watermelon, cucumber, red onion, and chopped mint leaves.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper until fully emulsified.
03 - Drizzle the dressing over the watermelon mixture and toss gently to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated.
04 - Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the top of the salad.
05 - Serve the salad immediately or refrigerate for up to 1 hour to chill before serving.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It requires absolutely no heat, keeping your kitchen cool when the temperature rises.
- The balance of sweet and salty flavors feels like a gourmet upgrade to standard fruit salad.
02 -
- Watermelon releases a lot of water, so dress it immediately before eating to keep it crisp.
- Letting the salad sit for too long will turn it into a soup rather than a solid dish.
03 -
- Soak the red onion slices in ice water for 10 minutes to mellow out their harsh bite.
- Toast the feta cheese slightly in a pan for a warm and smoky variation.