Cucumber Watermelon Hot Salad (Printable)

A crisp, juicy mix of watermelon, cucumber, feta, and a zesty chili-lime dressing for vibrant flavor.

# 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

# Cooking Steps:

01 - In a large salad bowl, mix the cubed watermelon, diced cucumber, thinly sliced red onion, jalapeño if using, mint leaves, 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 in a small bowl or jar until emulsified.
03 - Pour the dressing over the combined produce and gently toss to coat evenly.
04 - Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese evenly over the salad.
05 - Serve immediately or refrigerate for 10 minutes for enhanced refreshment.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Refreshing and vibrant flavors
  • Perfect for hot days and healthy cravings
02 -
  • Contains dairy due to feta cheese
  • Adjust chili and jalapeño for preferred spice level
03 -
  • Chill ingredients before assembling for extra refreshment
  • Add toasted nuts for texture contrast
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