Summer Watermelon Salad With Cucumber And Mint
This refreshing Summer Watermelon Salad With Mint and Cucumber salad is perfect for a hot day. Bring this salad to a summer cookout, potluck or to eat by the pool. It has the perfect balance of sweet, salty and savory flavors that will accompany any main dish.
Servings: 4
Equipment
- bowl
- knife
- Microplane or zester
Ingredients
- 5 cups seedless watermelon, chopped into small cubes
- ½ large English cucumber, cut into small pieces
- zest of a lime, divided
- 2 teaspoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 sprig fresh mint plus more for garnish
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- In a large bowl add the cubed watermelon and chopped cucumber.
- In a small bowl make the dressing by mixing half of the lime zest, lime juice, olive oil, honey and rice vinegar together. Stir well so the honey dissolves in the acidic juice. Add in chopped fresh mint and chives.
- Pour dressing over the watermelon mixture and gentle toss to cover the watermelon.
- Sprinkle the salad with feta cheese. Garnish with remaining lime zest and sprigs of watermelon.
- Serve immediately while chilled.