Fun fact: Watermelon and Cucumber belong to the same family called ‘Cucurbitaceae’. Yeah, that’s a difficult name to pronounce! Nonetheless, get the red and green from the melon family together and enjoy this quick, healthy, and refreshing summer salad!
Mediterranean Watermelon Cucumber Salad
Enjoy the steps!
Ingredients
- Base
- 1/2 watermelon, peeled and cubed
- 1 big cucumber, halved lengthwise and sliced
- 15-20 cubes of feta cheese
- A handful of mint leaves, torn by hand
- A handful of basil leaves, torn by hand
- Optional: walnuts, finely chopped
- Vinaigrette
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- A pinch of salt
Directions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the vinaigrette ingredients and keep them aside.
- In a large bowl, add watermelon, cucumber, and fresh herbs. Add the vinaigrette and gently toss to coat the dressing evenly.
- Top the salad with feta cheese, walnuts, and serve right away or refrigerate for 30 minutes for some extra coolness!
Tips:
- Pick a watermelon that’s dull-looking and not very shiny. The shine indicates that it’s not very ripe yet.
- For a Greek-style salad, add half a red onion (thinly sliced) and seedless kalamata olives in the base salad. Skip honey in the vinaigrette.
- To make a vegan version, use dairy-free feta cheese or skip it completely. Instead of honey, use maple syrup.
