Description
Experience the ultimate summer refreshment with this Vibrant Watermelon Cucumber Salad, a delightful blend of juicy watermelon and crisp cucumber. This colorful dish is quick to prepare, making it perfect for picnics, barbecues, or as a light side for any meal. The sweet and hydrating qualities of watermelon paired with the refreshing crunch of cucumber create an irresistible contrast that is sure to impress your guests. Add in fresh mint and a zesty balsamic dressing, and you have a nutritious salad bursting with flavor. Ideal for warm days, this salad not only pleases the palate but also brightens your table with its vibrant colors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups seedless watermelon cubes
- 2 English cucumbers, halved and sliced
- 6 green onions, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by washing and cutting the watermelon into cubes and slicing the cucumbers lengthwise before cutting into half-moons. Finely chop the green onions.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine watermelon cubes, cucumber slices, green onions, and fresh mint.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for about 30 minutes to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg