Description
Beat the heat with this crisp watermelon cucumber salad no feta—perfect for summer picnics and quick lunches.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups diced seedless watermelon (about 1 medium watermelon)
- 1 cup diced cucumber, peeled and seeded
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
- 1 tablespoon extra‑virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 teaspoon honey or agave syrup (adjust to taste)
- Pinch of sea salt
- Pinch of freshly ground black pepper
- Optional garnish: a few thin cucumber ribbons or a sprinkle of toasted pumpkin seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the veggies. Dice the watermelon into bite‑sized cubes, peel the cucumber, remove the seeds, and cut into cubes the same size as the melon. Thinly slice the red onion for a subtle bite.
- Mix the dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, honey, sea salt, and black pepper until the honey is fully dissolved.
- Combine. In a large salad bowl, gently toss the watermelon, cucumber, and onion with the dressing. Add the mint and cilantro, then give everything a light fold so the flavors mingle without crushing the fruit.
- Chill. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes. This step lets the flavors meld and keeps the salad crisp.
- Serve. Before serving, give the salad a quick stir, taste, and adjust seasoning if needed. Garnish with cucumber ribbons or toasted pumpkin seeds for a delightful crunch.
Notes
- Use a chilled bowl to keep the salad extra cool.
- For a sweeter dressing, add a splash of orange juice instead of lime.
- If you like a bit of heat, sprinkle a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- To keep the cucumber from releasing too much water, salt it lightly and let it sit for 5 minutes before draining.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Vegetable Recipes
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: watermelon cucumber salad no feta