Watermelon Cucumber Salad (Printer-Friendly)
Juicy watermelon and crisp cucumber tossed with lime, mint and olive oil for a bright, cooling 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, 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
# How-To Steps:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, add cubed watermelon, diced cucumber, sliced red onion, and chopped mint leaves.
02 - Whisk together extra-virgin olive oil, freshly squeezed lime juice, sea salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until emulsified.
03 - Pour the lime dressing over the prepared fruit and vegetables, tossing gently to evenly coat without crushing the produce.
04 - If desired, sprinkle feta cheese over the composed salad immediately before serving.
05 - Serve immediately to maintain crispness and optimal freshness.
# Expert Advice:
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- This salad is pure summer—cool, quick, and full of bright flavor (and secretly makes you feel like you’re on vacation).
- It’s my go-to for impressing friends on short notice, since it looks as gorgeous as it tastes.
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- If you leave the salad sitting too long, the watermelon releases its juice and things get soggy fast.
- Adding the dressing only at the very end transforms it from good to utterly perfect.
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- Gently pat the watermelon cubes dry before mixing—this keeps the salad from getting watery.
- Use a shallow serving dish to show off the striking colors and let the dressing coat every bite.