Watermelon Cucumber Salad (Printable)

Juicy watermelon, crisp cucumber, mint and lime-olive oil come together for a light, cooling summer salad.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables & Fruit

01 - 4 cups seedless watermelon, cut into cubes
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

# How To Make It:

01 - Place watermelon cubes, diced cucumber, thinly sliced red onion, and chopped fresh mint into a large mixing bowl.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together extra-virgin olive oil, lime juice, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper until emulsified.
03 - Pour the prepared dressing over the fruit and vegetable mixture. Gently toss to ensure an even coating.
04 - If desired, sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the salad just prior to serving.
05 - Serve the salad immediately to maintain optimal freshness and texture.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • This salad feels like sneaking dessert onto your lunch plate, only fresher.
  • Bring it to a picnic or potluck, and you'll be the person everyone thanks later.
02 -
  • One overly eager toss can turn the watermelon to mush—gently does it.
  • I once forgot to salt the salad and only realized at the table; what a difference that pinch makes.
03 -
  • Dice the produce into similar-sized cubes—uniform bites mean better texture and flavor in every forkful.
  • A microplane lets you add a hint of lime zest to the dressing for even brighter zing.

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