Watermelon Cucumber Salad (Printable)

Juicy watermelon, crisp cucumber and mint tossed in a zesty lime-olive oil dressing for a bright summer side.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables & Fruit

01 - 4 cups seedless watermelon, cubed
02 - 2 cups cucumber, peeled and diced
03 - 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
04 - 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, 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 - In a large bowl, add cubed watermelon, diced cucumber, thinly sliced red onion, and chopped mint.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together extra-virgin olive oil, lime juice, sea salt, and black pepper until fully blended.
03 - Pour the freshly prepared dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to ensure even coating.
04 - If desired, sprinkle crumbled feta cheese on top immediately before serving.
05 - Serve immediately to maintain crispness and freshness.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks vibrant enough to impress, but actually takes almost zero effort—even with a distracted friend at your elbow.
  • The crunch and juiciness mean you stay refreshed at the stuffiest picnic or hottest lunch table.
02 -
  • If you mix too vigorously, the salad goes mushy fast—gentle hands are your best tool.
  • Letting the onions sit in lime juice for a minute or two tempers their sharpness and makes the flavors meld.
03 -
  • Add a pinch of flaky sea salt just before serving for an even bigger flavor pop.
  • Sneaking a spoonful of dressing onto the onion slices before combining everything else keeps their bite in check.

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