Description
Mexican Watermelon Cucumber Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that captures the essence of summer. This salad combines the sweetness of ripe watermelon with the crunch of cucumber, brightened by zesty lime juice and aromatic fresh mint. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or as a light meal, it offers a delightful contrast of flavors and textures that will leave your taste buds dancing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups ripe watermelon, cubed (about 600g)
- 2 cups English cucumber, thinly sliced (about 300g)
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced (about 75g)
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped (about 10g)
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled (about 75g)
Instructions
- 1. Prepare ingredients by cubing the watermelon and slicing the cucumber into thin semi-circles.
- 2. In a large bowl, combine watermelon cubes, cucumber slices, red onion, and mint leaves.
- 3. Squeeze lime juice over the mixture and gently toss to combine without crushing the watermelon.
- 4. Season with salt to taste and sprinkle crumbled feta on top just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: For added creaminess, consider including diced avocado. Adjust lime juice according to your preference for tanginess. This salad can be made ahead; however, add dressing right before serving to maintain freshness.