Description
Minty Cucumber Watermelon Salad is a refreshing summer dish that combines the juicy sweetness of watermelon with the crisp crunch of cucumbers, all brought together by aromatic mint and zesty lime juice. This vibrant salad is perfect for barbecues, picnics, or a light snack on hot days. With its eye-catching colors and delightful flavors, it?s sure to be a crowd favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups seedless watermelon, cubed
- 2 cups cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
Instructions
- Cut the watermelon into bite-sized cubes and set aside.
- Wash and slice the cucumbers thinly.
- Roughly chop the fresh mint leaves.
- In a large bowl, combine watermelon cubes, cucumber slices, and chopped mint.
- Drizzle lime juice over the mixture and gently toss to combine.
- If using feta cheese, sprinkle it on top and mix lightly.
- Chill for about 30 minutes before serving for optimal flavor melding.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg