Fresh Watermelon Cucumber Salad
A fresh, light, and affordable summer salad combining juicy watermelon, crisp cucumbers, tangy lime, and fresh mint. Perfect for quick gatherings and healthy summer meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups watermelon, cubed (seedless preferred)
- 2 large English cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
- Juice of 2 fresh limes (about 3 tablespoons)
- 1 tablespoon honey or agave nectar (optional)
- Pinch of sea salt
- Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cut off the rind and chop the watermelon into roughly 1-inch cubes.
- Thinly slice the cucumbers into rounds about 1/4 inch thick; peel partially or completely if desired.
- Rinse and pat dry fresh mint leaves, then chop finely.
- In a small bowl, combine lime juice, honey or agave nectar, sea salt, and freshly cracked black pepper; whisk until honey dissolves.
- In a large mixing bowl, gently combine watermelon cubes, cucumber slices, and chopped mint.
- Pour the lime dressing over the salad and toss lightly to coat without breaking the fruit.
- Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use fresh lime juice for best flavor. Handle watermelon and cucumber gently to avoid bruising and watery salad. Chill salad for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld. For vegan option, replace honey with agave nectar or maple syrup. Optional additions include feta cheese, toasted pumpkin seeds, or jalapeño slices for variations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup per serv
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 14
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 0.2
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 1.5
- Protein: 1
Keywords: watermelon salad, cucumber salad, summer salad, healthy salad, easy salad, fresh salad, mint salad, lime dressing, vegan salad, gluten-free salad