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Easy Watermelon Cucumber Salad

Easy Watermelon Cucumber Salad

This Easy Watermelon Cucumber Salad combines sweet watermelon and crunchy cucumber, perfect for summer.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Summer
Servings 4 servings
Calories 90 kcal

Equipment

  • large bowl

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients

  • 4 cups ripe watermelon, diced
  • 2 cups crisp cucumber, diced
  • ¼ cup red onion, sliced thinly For a sharp contrast in flavor
  • ¼ cup fresh mint, chopped An iconic pairing with watermelon

Dressing Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 pinch salt To enhance flavors
  • 1 pinch pepper To enhance flavors

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Dice the watermelon and cucumber into cubes of similar size.
  • Slice the red onion very thinly.
  • Chop the fresh mint finely.

Assembly

  • In a large bowl, gently toss together the watermelon, cucumber, red onion, and mint.
  • Drizzle olive oil and lime juice over the salad.
  • Add a pinch of salt and pepper, then toss again to combine.
  • Serve immediately or refrigerate to let flavors meld.

Notes

This salad lasts for a couple of days in the refrigerator, but the cucumbers may lose their crunch over time. You can experiment by adding feta cheese or lime zest for more flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1salad servingCalories: 90kcal
Keyword cucumber salad, Easy Watermelon Cucumber Salad, summer salad, Watermelon Salad
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