Description
Minty Cucumber Watermelon Salad is the ultimate summer dish, bursting with refreshing flavors that are perfect for warm days. This vibrant salad features juicy watermelon and crunchy cucumber, harmoniously blended with aromatic mint leaves. Drizzled with a zesty lime dressing, it?s an irresistible option for picnics, barbecues, or simply enjoying on a hot afternoon. With its delightful balance of sweet and savory notes, this salad will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups seedless watermelon, cubed
- 2 cups English cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped
- 2 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 tsp salt (to taste)
- 1/4 tsp black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Cut the watermelon into bite-sized cubes and slice the cucumber thinly.
- Roughly chop the fresh mint leaves to release their aromatic oils.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- In a large mixing bowl, gently combine watermelon cubes, cucumber slices, and mint. Drizzle with dressing and toss lightly to coat.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving.
- Serve chilled and enjoy the refreshing flavors!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg