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Watermelon Cucumber Mint Salad

Delightfully Refreshing Watermelon Cucumber Mint Salad Recipe

Enjoy a hydrating and vibrant Watermelon Cucumber Mint Salad, combining sweet watermelon, cucumber, and mint—perfect for summer days.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 small watermelon About 4 cups when diced.
  • 1 large cucumber About 2 cups when diced.
  • 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves Can replace with basil.
  • 1 cup feta cheese Optional; can omit for dairy-free.
For the Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil Extra virgin is preferred.
  • 1 juice of lime Freshly squeezed is best.
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Rinse the watermelon under cool water, slice off the ends for stability, cut into quarters, remove rind, and cube into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Rinse and pat dry the cucumber, slice it lengthwise, cut into half-moon shapes, and combine with the watermelon.
  3. Rinse mint leaves, chop them, and sprinkle over the watermelon and cucumber mixture in the bowl.
  4. Crumble feta cheese if using and sprinkle over the mixture evenly.
  5. Combine olive oil, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl, whisk until blended.
  6. Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently until evenly coated.
  7. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for up to an hour before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This salad is best enjoyed fresh. Store in an airtight container for up to 1 day. To maintain cucumber crunch, add just before serving if storing for later.

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