Easy and Refreshing Summer Salad

This watermelon cucumber salad is a refreshing addition to any meal. The colorful and flavor-packed blend of watermelon chunks and cucumber slices in this salad will keep you cool, even on the hottest days.

Refresh with Watermelon

If you like this salad, then try this watermelon lemon smoothie. It’s the perfect drink for a hot afternoon. Don’t be afraid to add chunks of watermelon to some of your favorite recipes. You just might discover a new favorite dish!

Ingredients

The main part of the salad requires what it’s name implies—water and cucumber. I like to cut the melon into bite-size pieces and slice the cucumber.

You’ll also need a dressing to pull it all together. I used a blend of lemon juice, monk fruit, and olive oil. However, you can substitute avocado oil for the olive oil if you prefer.

The lemon gives this salad a delightful burst of tartness. In order to add a sweet-and-sour balance, I also add a hint of sweetener.

Most of the time, I use monk fruit, but when I run out, I use honey. This salad will be good with just the above ingredients. However, I like to kick it up a notch with some crumbled feta cheese and chopped fresh basil.

For exact measurements of each ingredient and full directions, go to the recipe card at the bottom of the page. You can even print out the card by using the “print” button.

Instructions

First, in a large mixing bowl, combine the watermelon cubes and cucumber slices. I like to go ahead and mix them up.

Next, in a small bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, and sweetener to make the dressing. Whisk it until it is well mixed.

Pour the dressing over the watermelon and cucumber. Gently toss the ingredients until everything is well coated.

After that, pour the mixture into a serving bowl. You can actually serve it now, or you can add even more ingredients.

Finally, sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese and chopped basil over the salad mixture. In addition to being a beautiful addition to the dinner table, it also adds flavor and texture to the meal.

What to Serve with a Watermelon Cucumber Salad

You’ll love this refreshing salad alongside any casserole, like this savory beef and rice casserole.

It’s also good with this classic chicken and rice casserole that’s been around for many generations.

If you enjoy a good seafood dinner, serve this pecan-crusted fish with your watermelon cucumber salad.

Enjoy any meal with this watermelon cucumber salad, your favorite soup, and a slice of this delicious southern style cornbread.

More Salads

We love all kinds of salads around here. That’s why we enjoy this Greek olive salad that gives you a hint of the Mediterranean while delivering plenty of nutrition.

Another salad we enjoy is this bacon lettuce and tomato salad—a throw back to the BLT sandwich. This one is my husband’s current favorite.

No picnic or potluck is complete without this delicious potato salad like my mother used to make.

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