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Fresh Watermelon and Cucumber Salad

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A light, fresh, and incredibly simple salad combining juicy watermelon and crisp cucumber with a zesty lime dressing, perfect for summer refreshment.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups watermelon, cubed (seedless preferred)
  • 2 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced or diced (English cucumbers preferred)
  • A handful fresh mint leaves, chopped
  • ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
  • ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled (use dairy-free feta for vegan option)
  • Juice of 1 large lime
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon honey or agave syrup (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • Pinch of freshly ground black pepper
  • Pinch of chili flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cut the watermelon into 1-inch bite-sized cubes, removing seeds if necessary (about 10 minutes).
  2. Slice or dice the cucumbers thinly (about 5 minutes). No need to peel English cucumbers.
  3. Thinly slice ¼ cup of red onion. Soak in cold water for 5 minutes if you want to mellow the flavor, then drain and pat dry.
  4. Chop a handful of fresh mint leaves roughly.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, honey or agave syrup, salt, black pepper, and chili flakes if using. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  6. In a large mixing bowl, gently toss watermelon, cucumber, red onion, and mint together.
  7. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss lightly to coat evenly without breaking the watermelon cubes.
  8. Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the salad and fold gently to distribute.
  9. Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving to let flavors meld.

Notes

Keep watermelon chilled before preparation to keep the salad extra refreshing. Drain excess watermelon juice before mixing to avoid a watery salad. Add salt to the dressing, not directly on the salad, to prevent drawing out too much moisture. Toss gently to avoid breaking watermelon cubes. Chill salad before serving for best flavor.

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