Quench your summer cravings with the refreshing allure of Watermelon Cucumber Salad, a delightful medley that captures the essence of sunny days. Begin by dicing juicy watermelon into bite-sized cubes, creating a sweet and hydrating base for the salad.
Introduce crisp cucumber slices, adding a refreshing and crunchy element that complements the sweetness of the watermelon. The cucumber’s mild flavor and high water content make it a perfect companion for a light and hydrating salad.
For a burst of color and tangy goodness, incorporate cherry tomatoes. These little gems add a juicy burst and contribute a vibrant visual appeal, enhancing the overall freshness of the salad.
Include crumbled feta or goat cheese for a creamy and savory note. The cheese elevates the salad, creating a delightful contrast to the sweetness of the watermelon and the crispness of the cucumber.
Sprinkle fresh mint or basil leaves for a herbaceous aroma and a hint of coolness. The herbs add a refreshing touch, enhancing the overall flavor profile with their bright and aromatic notes.
Craft a simple dressing using extra-virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and a touch of honey or agave syrup. The dressing ties all the ingredients together, providing a perfect balance of sweetness and acidity.
Gently toss the ingredients to ensure an even coating of the dressing. The result is a visually stunning Watermelon Cucumber Salad that embodies the spirit of summer. Serve it as a refreshing side dish for barbecues, picnics, or any summer gathering, or enjoy it as a light and wholesome meal on its own.
Immerse yourself in the delightful combination of juicy watermelon, crisp cucumber, sweet tomatoes, creamy cheese, and fresh herbs. This salad promises a burst of flavors and a cool respite in every delectable bite, making it a perfect addition to your summer repertoire.
Details Watermelon Cucumber Salad Recipes
Prep Time: 15 mins
Additional Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Servings: 10
Ingredients For Watermelon Cucumber Salad Recipes
1 small red onion, halved and sliced into thin half-moons
2 tablespoons lime juice, or more to taste
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 seedless watermelon, cut into cubes
3 baby cucumbers, seeded and cut into cubes
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
½ cup mint leaves, sliced thinly
Instructions: Watermelon Cucumber Salad Recipes
Step 1: Mix red onion with lime juice in a bowl; set aside to marinate at least 10 minutes. Stir olive oil into mixture.
Step 2: Toss watermelon, baby cucumbers, and feta cheese together in a large bowl. Pour red onion mixture over watermelon mixture; toss to coat. Sprinkle mint over the salad; toss.
Amazing! I am allergic to onion so I skipped that and went a little heavier on the line juice. Delicious!
Awesome!! Delicious, refreshing summer salad!The mint was a great accent flavor & I threw in some kalamata olives. Made it last night & it was gone!I still had everything needed except feta, so I made it again today, with crumbled blue cheese…just as yummy! This is already a new favorite, thank you!!
Great summer salad! Everyone had seconds and thirds . The mint and lime juice made this salad uniquely delicious. I served it on bed of spring salad mix for bulk and used the juices from tossing the watermelon as a dressing! Yum. I let the salad sit for 20 minutes after last toss for the flavors to meld. Thanks for the recipe.
Brought to a picnic everyone loved itI used fresh basil leaves instead of mint
I cut the watermelon in half, otherwise it would be too much watermelon. When I was done, the flavor was not good. I used fresh mint out of my garden, and bought the veggies at the market this morning, so it wasn't the ingredients. The lime just didn't pull it all together, I agree with other users that it clashed. I had to make a vinegarette to fix it.
Very easy to make and it’s delicious! Light and refreshing.
Super tasty and easy on a hot day!
Everyone in the family likes all the ingredients but none of us cared for the flavor combination. I followed the recipe except for substituting goat cheese for the feta because that's what I had on hand. I wanted to like this salad but can't.
Excellent light salad perfect for the hot summer. I bruised the mint leaves before chopping.
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