Watermelon Cucumber Salad (Printable version)

Crisp watermelon and cucumber with mint and lime.

# What you need:

→ Fruits and Vegetables

01 - 4 cups seedless watermelon, diced
02 - 2 cups cucumber, diced (preferably English cucumber)
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:

01 - In a large bowl, combine watermelon, cucumber, red onion, and mint.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper.
03 - Drizzle dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat.
04 - Sprinkle with feta cheese, if using.
05 - Serve immediately or chill for up to 1 hour before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It is the ultimate antidote to a sweltering afternoon when turning on the oven feels like a crime.
  • The crunch of cucumber against the sweet watermelon creates a texture sensation you just cannot get from a leafy green salad.
02 -
  • This salad does not sit well overnight because the salt draws out too much water from the melon.
  • Adding the cheese at the very last minute prevents it from becoming slimy in the dressing.
03 -
  • Keep the ingredients in the fridge until the very last second to maximize that refreshing cold temperature.
  • Tear the mint leaves with your hands instead of chopping them to release more of their aromatic oils.

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