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Watermelon Cucumber Salad

Delightful Watermelon Cucumber Salad for Refreshing Summer Fun

Enjoy the refreshing Watermelon Cucumber Salad, perfect for summer gatherings and full of hydration and flavor.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 90

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 cups watermelon choose a ripe, sweet watermelon
  • 2 medium cucumbers mini or English cucumbers; peeling is optional
  • 0.5 medium red onion finely diced; substitute with sweeter onion if preferred
  • a handful fresh mint chopped; or use basil if mint is not available
For the Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar for tanginess
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil for richness
  • 1 tablespoon honey adjust sweetness based on watermelon ripeness
  • to taste salt sea salt or kosher salt
  • to taste black pepper adds subtle warmth

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • spatula
  • Airtight container

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by cutting about 4 cups of ripe watermelon into bite-sized cubes, ensuring each piece is sweet and juicy. Slice 2 medium cucumbers thinly. If using mini or English cucumbers, peeling is optional. Dice half a red onion finely and chop a generous handful of fresh mint. Place all in a large mixing bowl.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons of red wine vinegar, 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, and 1 tablespoon of honey until well combined. Add a pinch of sea salt and a few cracks of black pepper.
  3. Gently pour the dressing over the watermelon, cucumber, onion, and mint mixture in the large bowl. Toss the salad until all the components are evenly coated.
  4. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or transfer the salad into an airtight container. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 18mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For the best flavor, choose a ripe watermelon and fresh mint. Adjust the sweetness of the dressing to your preference.

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