If you are looking for fresh and simple salad with watermelon, then your search is over with this Water Cucumber Salad. This is an ultimate watermelon cucumber salad. If you want to enhance the sweetness of watermelon, I have a secret for you, just add a pinch of fresh ginger, that will not only add a zing and will uplift the sweetness.What are benefits of using watermelon?
Watermelons consist of 92 percent water, so it is a great thirst quencher with loads of nutrients.
Each juicy watermelon bite has significant levels of vitamins A, B6 and C, lots of lycopene, antioxidants, and amino acids. There is even a modest amount of potassium. Plus, this quintessential summer snack is fat-free, exceptionally low in sodium and with only 40 calories per cup. And that makes Watermelon a superfood.
You can eat maximum of 4 cups of watermelon in a day, however if you are diabetic you need to check with the doctor as watermelon can increase the sugar level.
How to pick perfect sweet watermelon?
Pick, uniform round size one as they are sweet while elongate ones are watery.
Also look for yellow spots indicates that watermelon is ripening in the wine for some time
Heavier fruit is always juicer.
Looks for some scars that indicates a insect’s haven and tries to steal some sweetness from the watermelon.
Pick a dull color one as they are ripe, sweet, and ready to eat while shiny green one is underripe.
Once you have bought a good watermelon then try to make this watermelon cucumber salad
Points to remember
Always cut watermelon into 1-inch cubes this not only looks good in the salad and easy to bite.
You can use regular cucumber if using, try to remove the seeds. If you do not want to use regular cucumber use seedless cucumber.
I removed the skin of cucumber if you want you can leave it as it is.
I used micro plane to grate the ginger. Other wise use a blender to blend the salad dressing.
I have used lemon zest along with lemon juice, you can add lime instead of lemon.
I did not add any onion if you want use red onion and make sure to slice thinly.
I used crumbled feta you can use either crumbled feta or cubed feta.
Always mix everything just before serving as watermelon and cucumber tend to leave juices in presence of salt.
I used fresh mint you can use that if not a fan of mint leaves then use basil leaves instead.
Here are some Watermelon recipes for you
Watermelon strawberry banana smoothie
Always the key to making a great watermelon salad is sweet watermelon, if it is not sweet you may need to add some sweetener to boost the sweetness.
You can skip ginger if you want, but I think ginger act as important flavor boost and bring out the sweetness of watermelon.
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Watermelon Cucumber Salad
Ingredients
- Dressing
- 1 ½ tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon lemon zest
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ginger grated
- 2 tablespoon mint
- Salad
- 2 ½ cup watermelon cubed
- 1 cup cucumber sliced in half rounds
- ¼ cup feta cheese
Instructions
- In a large bowl add the ingredients for the dressing and mix well.
- To this add, cubed watermelon, cucumber. Feta if you are serving immediately. And give a good stir so that dressing will coat uniformly.
- If you are not serving immediately keep everything separately and mix it when you ready to serve. Otherwise it tends to release the water.
- Enjoy
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This is Swathi ( Dr. Ambujom Saraswathy Ph.D) from Zesty South Indian Kitchen who loves to explore cuisines from all over the world. Whenever possible I try to to give an Indian touch to several of the world cuisine, and has weakness for freshly baked bread. All the recipes you see here are created by me and approved after taste-test by my family.
Claudia says
My family loved this!
Amy says
This worked exactly as written, thanks! Perfect for ur summer BBQ we had on the weekend. So refreshing.
Jeri says
This watermelon cucumber salad was so delicious and super refreshing! It's the perfect side salad for summer!
Alexandra says
Love the fresh and delicious flavours of this salad - it is going to be on repeat over the summer! A great side dish for so many things.
Adriana says
This worked exactly as written, thanks!
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Thank you for sharing this recipe
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Lathiya says
The salad calls my name. I love watermelon and can't wait to try this salad.
Jessica Formicola says
I've made this salad lots of times and it's totally amazing! I always get asked for the recipe!
Jere Cassidy says
You just wouldn't think watermelon and cucumbers would go together, but this salad is so refreshing. I do love the addition of feta too!
Gloria says
When you need a refreshing side dish, this is it. Cool cucumbers and sweet watermelon pair perfectly.
James Strange says
Love the addition of cucumbers with the watermelon for texture contrast.
Marysa says
This looks like an interesting combination of flavors. It sounds like a refreshing summer dish.
Farrah Less says
Watermelon is very refreshing perfect for summer. Nowadays Im into salad since I am cutting my calories.
Ruth I says
This salad looks refreshing and yummy! I like watermelon so I am sure I'm going to love this.
Agnes says
I need to try this when I get to buy watermelon. I love the photos!
Monica says
I still haven't tried watermelon and feta together but I have only heard good things about it. I should try this salad.
Kathy says
This looks amazing. I have never had a watermelon salad before. I would love to give this one a try. It's perfect for summer too.
Lynndee says
I love cucumber salad, but I have never thought of mixing it with watermelon. I will have to try that. Looks delish!
Crystal Carder says
This looks delicious! I've only ever had cucumber salad with cucumbers and tomatoes and onions, but I bet watermelon would taste so good!
Jennifer Van Haitsma says
I saw someone else post about trying watermelon in a salad, and I have yet to try it! Sounds interesting though. I do love watermelon.
Catalina says
Cucumber is our favorite summer treat! It's a must try salad! Thanks for the idea!
Kristine Nicole Alessandra says
Looks like a really refreshing salad to try!. I will see if I can still get watermelons. We have it in season during our summers but the rains have come so maybe if I am lucky, I can still find some at the farmers market. Thanks for the recipe!
Pam Wattenbarger says
We've made this with a different dressing. I can't wait until our watermelons are ripe so we can try your dressing.
Tasheena says
This looks so refreshing. Looking forward to giving this recipe a try.
Jolina says
This looks so refreshing! Perfect salad for summer and all the grilling.
Amber Myers says
This looks like a fabulous salad. I will have to make it one evening. It's perfect for the summer!