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    Watermelon Cucumber Salad

    Published: May 2, 2020 · Modified: Mar 31, 2023 by Kathy Carmichael · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Watermelon Cucumber Salad Recipe

    First, let me start this post by telling you how excited I was to find watermelon at the store today! When I walked into Sprouts Market, I spied something green in a big bin in the corner. I cannot begin to explain how much I love watermelon, not only because it reminds me of summer, but it is also my favorite fruit!  For years, living in Michigan, I tried to grow watermelon in my backyard, which was an epic fail every time. For those of you who understand living in the midwest, deer eat everything! Now that I live in Arizona, watermelon comes early to the stores and my kitchen! So, today, I am making summer in a bowl; watermelon cucumber salad recipe.  

    When I was pregnant with my daughter, I cut the top off watermelon and ate it with a fork holding the melon in my lap. And, Kristyn, my daughter, loves watermelon just like me! 

    One of my favorite salads to make in the summertime is watermelon cucumber salad. In Arizona, watermelon season begins in the spring, which makes a watermelon lover like myself giddy. 

    HOW TO PICK A QUALITY WATERMELON AT THE GROCERY STORE OR MARKET

    Believe it or not, there is a science to picking a good watermelon. Nothing frustrates me more than buying a whole watermelon and cutting it open to find a tasteless watermelon. As a result, I end up throwing the watermelon away or hoping someone will be hungry enough to eat it. In fact, I hate wasting money more than I detest a tasteless watermelon. So, I have a few tips for avoiding these pitfalls. 

    • Heavy for its size; a ripe, tasty watermelon is heavy.
    • Look for a yellow spot on the underbelly. Because watermelon grown on the ground, the yellow spot indicates its ripeness. 
    • Knock on the underbelly; ou want to hear a deep not dull sound

    WHAT SIMPLE INGREDIENTS DO I NEED FOR WATERMELON CUCUMBER SALAD RECIPE

    • 4 cups seedless watermelon
    • 1 English cucumber, seeds removed, and cut into quarters
    • 1 large radish, sliced thin
    • ½ cup Simple Rosemary Infused Pickled Red Onions or raw red onions, sliced
    • 3 Tablespoons fresh lime juice
    • ¼ cup fresh mint, chopped
    • Salt and pepper to taste

    watermelon salad side dish

    Not only does watermelon cucumber salad scream SUMMER, but it is also so simple to make! My watermelon cucumber salad, however, is a bit different because it includes my favorite Simple Rosemary Infused Pickled Red Onions! 

    WHAT ARE PICKLED RED ONIONS?

    Again, simple to make, Simple Rosemary Infused Pickled Red Onions not only enhances any dish but transforms watermelon cucumber salad. With its beautiful pink hues and tangy-sweet taste, pickled red onions are refreshing and sweet. The pickling process, for instance, removes the pungent flavor of the red onion and sweetens them to compliment the watermelon and other flavors in the salad. 

    PICKLED RED ONIONS

    • Red onion
    • White vinegar
    • Agave
    • Salt

    OPTIONAL FLAVORINGS (PICK ONE OR MIX AND MATCH TO ACCOMPANY YOUR FOOD)

    • Black peppercorns
    • Rosemary
    • Thyme
    • Hot red pepper
    • Garlic
    • Whole cumin seeds

    ADDING TOFU FETA TO WATERMELON CUCUMBER SALAD

    Even though this salad doesn't need anything else to make it fabulous, another option is to add tofu feta cheese to make it an entree. As a result, tofu feta adds protein and a salty savory component to the sweet, refreshing salad. 

    So, if you want to add tofu feta, I suggest making it in advance and using it for a variety of recipes. 

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    📖 Recipe

    Watermelon Cucumber Salad Recipe

    Watermelon Cucumber Salad

    Kathy Carmichael
    Watermelon cucumber salad recipe is summer in a bowl! Refreshing, simple, and oil-free, this salad is perfect for a picnic, BBQ, or any family gathering. It's beautiful, vibrant colors, and refreshing taste screams summer.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 15 minutes mins
    Course Salad
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6 servings
    Calories 47 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 4 cups seedless watermelon cut into bite-sized pieces
    • 1 large English cucumber deseeded and cut into quarter bite-sized pieces
    • 1 large radish sliced thin
    • ½ cup pickled red onions or raw red onions sliced thin
    • 3 Tablespoons fresh lime juice
    • ¼ cup fresh mint chopped
    • Salt and pepper to taste
    • 1 recipe tofu feta optional

    Instructions
     

    CUCUMBER WATERMELON SALAD

    • Add all ingredients to a large bowl or plate
    • Drizzle with fresh lime juice
    • Toss gently

    PICKLED ONIONS (OPTIONAL)

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    TOFU FETA (OPTIONAL)

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    Notes

    Even though this salad doesn't need anything else to make it fabulous, another option is to add tofu feta cheese to make it an entree. As a result, tofu feta adds protein and a salty savory component to the sweet, refreshing salad. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 47kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gFat: 0.3gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.04gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 227mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 713IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 24mgIron: 1mg
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    Kathy Carmichael

    Hi! My name is Kathy, I am a retired high school English teacher & vegan enthusiast and blogger. My entire blog is fully plant-based vegan. I truly believe what we eat & how we live determines our health & the preservation of our planet! 🙂

    www.kathysvegankitchen.com/about-me/

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      May 02, 2020 at 3:22 pm

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