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Refreshing Cucumber Watermelon Salad
Prep
15 mins
Cook
0 mins
Servings
10
Difficulty
Easy
This refreshing cucumber watermelon salad is my go to dish when I want something light and nutritious without spending hours in the kitchen. It comes together in just 15 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or last minute entertaining. The combination of crisp cucumbers and juicy watermelon creates the most satisfying summer flavor, while the creamy feta and fresh mint add unexpected depth. Watermelon is packed with hydrating lycopene and vitamin C, so you're treating your body well with every bite. Best of all, it's budget friendly since these ingredients are usually inexpensive during warmer months. This is the kind of simple, wholesome dish that tastes like you fussed over it, even though you barely lifted a finger.
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Ingredients
- 11 small red onion, halved and sliced into thin half-moons
- 22 tablespoons lime juice, or more to taste
- 22 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 11 seedless watermelon, cut into cubes
- 33 baby cucumbers, seeded and cut into cubes
- 11 cup crumbled feta cheese
- ½ cup mint leaves, sliced thinly½ cup mint leaves, sliced thinly
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Mix red onion with lime juice in a bowl; set side to marinate at least 10 minutes. Stir olive oil into mixture.
- 2
Toss watermelon, baby cucumbers, and feta cheese together in a large bowl. Pour the red onion mixture over the watermelon mixture; toss to coat. Sprinkle mint over the salad; toss.
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