Watermelon & Cucumber Salad with Mint and Lime Recipe
This refreshing Watermelon & Cucumber Salad combines juicy watermelon, crisp cucumber, and fresh mint, all brightened with lime juice and lightly seasoned with salt and pepper. Perfect for a light, cooling side dish or a healthy snack, this salad is quick to prepare and ideal for warm weather.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Salad
- 3 cups cubed seedless watermelon
- 3 cups seeded and chopped English cucumber
- 8 fresh mint leaves, chopped or torn in small pieces
- 3 Tbsp. lime juice
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, add the cubed seedless watermelon and seeded, chopped English cucumber. Toss them gently to mix.
- Add Mint and Lime Juice: Add the chopped or torn fresh mint leaves to the bowl along with 3 tablespoons of lime juice. Stir to evenly distribute the flavors.
- Season and Serve: Season with salt and black pepper to taste. If serving immediately, toss again to incorporate all ingredients and serve right away.
- Refrigerate If Not Serving Immediately: If not serving the salad immediately, leave out the salt, cover the bowl, and refrigerate for up to four hours. Before serving, toss the salad with salt to finish.
Notes
- For best flavor, use freshly squeezed lime juice.
- Do not add salt if planning to refrigerate the salad; add salt only before serving for optimal texture.
- This salad is best enjoyed fresh to maintain the crunch and juiciness of the ingredients.
- Mint can be substituted with fresh basil for a different flavor profile.
- To seed cucumbers, slice lengthwise and scoop out seeds with a spoon to avoid excess moisture.
Keywords: Watermelon salad, cucumber salad, refreshing salad, summer salad, mint salad, healthy salad
