Fresh Cucumber Watermelon Salad
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 vegan 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
- This recipe can easily be doubled and the ratios are quite flexible, so don't worry about the exact size fo your watermelon.
- 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 mix 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