Watermelon Salad (No Feta + 5 Ingredients)
Who doesn't love cucumber and melon? This fresh cucumber watermelon salad is the perfect fruit salad for summer. It's refreshing, sweet with just a touch of tart from the lime juice, and delightfully crunchy thanks to the cucumber slices. With just 5 ingredients that can be pulled together in 5 minutes, this should on everyone's list of go-to plant-based side dishes for barbecues, parties, and beyond. May this be a staple in your home whenever watermelon season hits!
Servings: 6
Calories: 129kcal
Ingredients
- ½ mini personal watermelon
- ½ english cucumber
- ¼ cup fresh mint
- 1 tablespoon lime juice about 1 small lime
- 1 tablespoon agave nectar
Instructions
- Using a large cutting board, cut the watermelon into bite-sized cubes, discarding the rind. Place in a serving bowl.
- On the same cutting board, slice the cucumber in half lengthwise and then sliced into little half-moons. Add the sliced cucumber to the serving bowl.
- Gently remove the mint leaves and either add them to the serving bowl whole, or roughly chop them into smaller slices before adding to the bowl.
- In a small ramekin, add the lime juice and agave nectar and stir vigorously until fully combined. Pour over the fruit salad and mix everything together to coat.
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Notes
- Storing Tips: Place any remaining salad into the fridge in a covered container and it should be okay until the next day. Keep in mind that both watermelon and cucumber contain high percentages of water, so they tend to get soggy quickly. Not recommended for freezing.
- Versatile Ingredient Amounts: This recipe can easily be doubled and the ratios are quite flexible, so don't worry about the exact size of your watermelon.
- Bonus Leftovers: There will be some sweet juice at the bottom of the serving bowl—that's okay! In fact, it's the best part. You can take a spoon to it after the fruit salad is eaten, or add it to a drink (it's delicious in LaCroix and various mixed drinks).
Nutrition
Calories: 129kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 470mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 2241IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg