Cucumber Watermelon Hot Salad (Print Version)

Vibrant cucumber, juicy watermelon, feta, and chili-lime dressing combine for a fresh, zesty salad.

# What You'll Need:

→ Produce

01 - 3 cups seedless watermelon, cubed
02 - 1 large English cucumber, diced
03 - 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
04 - 1 small jalapeño, thinly sliced (optional)
05 - 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, torn
06 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves

→ Dairy

07 - 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese

→ Dressing

08 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
09 - Juice and zest of 1 lime
10 - 1 tablespoon honey or agave syrup
11 - 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes, adjust to taste
12 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
13 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# How to Make It:

01 - In a large bowl, mix the cubed watermelon, diced cucumber, thinly sliced red onion, jalapeño if using, torn mint, and cilantro leaves.
02 - Whisk together extra-virgin olive oil, lime juice and zest, honey or agave syrup, chili flakes, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper until well emulsified.
03 - Pour the prepared dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss to combine all ingredients evenly.
04 - Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese evenly over the salad.
05 - Serve immediately, or refrigerate for 10 minutes to enhance freshness and flavors.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Refreshing combination of cucumber and watermelon
  • Zesty chili-lime dressing adds a flavorful kick
02 -
  • Contains dairy (feta cheese)
  • Adjust chili flakes and jalapeño according to your preferred spice level
03 -
  • Chill the salad slightly before serving for enhanced freshness
  • Use ripe, seedless watermelon for best texture and sweetness
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