Description
Watermelon and Cucumber Salad with Lemon Dressing is the ultimate summer dish, bursting with freshness and vibrant flavors. This refreshing salad combines juicy watermelon with crisp cucumber, enhanced by a zesty lemon dressing. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or light lunches, it’s incredibly easy to prepare and is guaranteed to impress your guests. Enjoy this colorful creation as a delightful side or a healthy snack any time of the year.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups watermelon, cubed
- 2 cups cucumber, sliced
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 3 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cut the watermelon into bite-sized cubes and slice the cucumber thinly.
- Chop the fresh mint leaves and set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- In a large bowl, combine watermelon cubes, cucumber slices, and mint leaves.
- Drizzle the lemon dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg