Description
A refreshing watermelon cucumber salad with olive oil and lime that delivers a vibrant balance of sweet, crisp, and zesty flavors. Perfect for summer meals and light sides.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups watermelon, cubed
- 2 medium cucumbers, sliced
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 tbsp fresh mint or cilantro, chopped
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Optional chili flakes
Instructions
1. Cut watermelon into cubes and remove seeds
2. Slice cucumbers into half-moons
3. Add onion and herbs into a large bowl
4. Mix olive oil and lime juice in a small bowl
5. Pour dressing over salad
6. Toss gently to combine
7. Season with salt, pepper, and chili flakes
8. Let rest 5–10 minutes before serving
Notes
- Serve fresh for best texture
- Keep dressing separate if prepping ahead
- Use fresh lime juice for best flavor
- Soak onion to reduce sharpness if needed
- Use high-quality olive oil
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg