Watermelon & Cucumber Salad

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Welcome, Summer!

watermelon and cucumber salad

Nothing welcomes summer better than this delightful Watermelon & Cucumber Salad! With its bubbly pink color and juicy texture, watermelon makes a lovely addition to any salad and contrasts beautifully with leafy greens. Fruity, bite-sized cubes of watermelon team up with chunks of cucumber, forming a combination of refreshing flavors. Garden-fresh mint leaves are sliced into ribbons and sprinkled over the wholesome ingredients, adding a hint of minty flavor to keep your taste buds stimulated.

Drizzled with a luscious lime vinaigrette that calls for wholesome superfoods like olive oil and raw honey, this light salad will hit the spot hot on summer days.

Toss this healthy crowd-pleaser together for your next picnic, potluck, or outdoor get together!

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Watermelon & Cucumber Salad

You can't find a more refreshing and deliciously sweet dish than this Watermelon and Cucumber Salad.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Yield 4 people
Serving Size 0.25 of salad
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine Universal
Author SkinnyMs.

Ingredients

Salad

  • 4 cups watermelon cubes seedless, bite-size pieces
  • 1 cucumber large, hothouse or thin-skinned preferred, rinsed and cut into bite-size triangles
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbles
  • 12 mint leaves fresh, sliced into ribbons, plus 3 whole mint leaves for garnish

Lime Vinaigrette

  • 1 tablespoon lime juice freshly squeezed (from 1 lime)
  • 1/2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons honey raw preferred
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher or sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Stack mint leaves into two piles. Slice each thinly across into ribbons.
  • Whisk together ingredients for the vinaigrette. Add vinaigrette and salad ingredients to a serving bowl and gently toss to coat. Garnish with mint leaves or sprigs on top, if desired.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Serving: 0.25of salad | Calories: 134kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 321mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g |
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 6
Keywords Budget-Friendly, Low-Carb, Quick and Easy, Vegetarian

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