Watermelon Cucumber Salad Mint (Print Version)
Crisp watermelon and cucumber with mint and lime.
# What You'll 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 Make It:
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 edible air conditioner for when the mercury rises too high.
- The combination of crisp textures and tangy dressing feels like a party in your mouth.
02 -
- If you add the salt too early, the watermelon will weep and lose its crisp texture.
- Letting the salad sit for more than an hour turns it into a soup rather than a salad.
03 -
- Use a very sharp knife to get clean cuts through the watermelon rind.
- Toast the feta slightly in a pan for a smoky twist on the classic flavor.