Best 10 Cucumber Melon And Watermelon Salad Recipes
Treat yourself to a refreshing and hydrating salad with this delightful trio of cucumber, melon, and watermelon. This salad is not only visually appealing with its vibrant colors, but it also packs a punch of flavor and nutrients. The crisp cucumber, sweet melon, and juicy watermelon are a perfect combination of tastes and textures, making it a perfect side dish for any summer gathering or a light and refreshing meal on its own. With three variations to choose from, this recipe offers something for everyone. Whether you prefer a classic combination of cucumber and watermelon, a tropical twist with mango and lime, or a zesty kick with feta and mint, there's a salad here to tantalize your taste buds. Get ready to enjoy the perfect balance of sweetness and freshness with every bite.
Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!
WATERMELON-CUCUMBER SALAD
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Soak 1/2 thinly sliced red onion in cold water. Pat dry 4 cups diced watermelon and 1 seeded and sliced cucumber; toss with a handful of thinly sliced mint. Drain the onion, squeeze dry and add to the salad along with some chopped cashews. Add 1/4 cup olive oil and the juice of 1/2 lemon; season with salt and toss. Top with crumbled goat cheese.
CUCUMBER MELON SALAD
This colorful salad is tangy and delicious. The unexpected combination is such a pleasant surprise. You can use whatever type of melon you have on hand. -Edie Farm, Farmington, New Mexico
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the oil, lemon juice, sugar and pepper. Slice cucumber, then cut into quarters. , In a serving bowl, combine cucumber and melon. Pour dressing over all; toss gently to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 159 calories, Fat 14g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 4mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CUCUMBER-WATERMELON SALAD
This cool, refreshing summer salad is oh so delicious! Sweet and tangy at the same time.
Provided by RHOV
Categories Salad Fruit Salad Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place the watermelon and cucumber cubes in a large bowl, and gently toss with the salt and sugar. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and toss to coat. Refrigerate for 15 minutes, then gently toss one last time before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 48 calories, Carbohydrate 11.9 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 0.9 g, Sodium 237.6 mg, Sugar 9.6 g
WATERMELON CUCUMBER SALAD
All of my friends loved this tasty, refreshing watermelon salad, so I thought I would add it as my first Allrecipes recipe. It was inspired by another recipe on here, but strayed far enough from the original that I thought it deserved its own recipe. Enjoy.
Provided by Sarah K
Categories Salad Fruit Salad Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Gently mix watermelon, cucumbers, and mint in a large bowl. Whisk olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl. Drizzle over salad and gently toss to coat. Add feta cheese and gently mix.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 447.5 calories, Carbohydrate 85.7 g, Cholesterol 16.7 mg, Fat 12.4 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 9.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 240.2 mg, Sugar 70.5 g
WATERMELON AND CUCUMBER SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: large watermelon, cucumber, red onion, salt, feta cheese, balsamic vinegar
Provided by Tara Botwinick
Categories Appetizers
Time 30m
Yield 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cut a large watermelon in half lengthwise.
- Dice half of the watermelon and save the rind for later.
- Place watermelon, cucumber, red onion, salt, and balsamic vinegar into large bowl and mix together.
- Pour salad into hollowed out watermelon rind (optional).
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 46 calories, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 1 gram, Sugar 8 grams
SMASHED CUCUMBER AND WATERMELON SALAD
Smashed cucumber salad (or pai huang gua) is a staple side dish in many Chinese restaurants and usually consists of cucumbers tossed with black vinegar, soy sauce, garlic and sesame seeds (or oil). In other variations, chiles and sometimes Sichuan peppercorn are added. We started with the technique of smashing the cucumbers, which creates jagged edges and more surface area for the dressing to get absorbed, and salting them, which softens the skin, firms up the flesh and releases some water to concentrate the flavor, then added a twist. This version combines the freshness of sweet watermelon and an abundance of herbs with a little heat from chiles and ginger. It's a bright summer salad that hits all the flavor receptors.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 1h40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Partially peel the cucumbers in strips and cut in half lengthwise. Using a spoon, scrape out the seeds. Firmly smash the cucumber pieces with the flat side of a cleaver or large knife (or a rolling pin) until the cucumbers split in half naturally. Pull apart the 2 sides of the cucumbers along the natural split. Cut the cucumbers into 1-inch pieces diagonally.
- Toss together the cucumbers and 2 teaspoons salt in a medium bowl. Let sit at room temperature until the cucumbers have released some liquid, about 1 hour.
- Meanwhile, add the neutral oil and shallots to a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the shallots are mostly browned, about 6 minutes. Set aside to cool, about 20 minutes (the shallots will continue to brown).
- When the shallot oil mixture is cool, stir in the following ingredients in this order: the lime zest, Chinese black vinegar, ginger, soy sauce, sugar, 1 teaspoon of the sesame seeds, the red chile and lime juice until the sugar is dissolved; set aside.
- Drain the cucumbers and dry them with a paper towel. Toss the cucumbers, watermelon, cilantro and mint in the lime-soy dressing and transfer to a plate. Garnish with the remaining toasted sesame seeds and additional cilantro and mint.
CUCUMBER-WATERMELON SALAD
Asian (hoisin sauce) and Mexican (jalapeño) combine in this bright summer salad, which takes advantage of a seasonal favorite, watermelon and the ever-reliable cucumber. Flat-leaf parsley adds specks of deep green, and pistachios add crunch.
Provided by Kim Severson
Categories easy, weekday, salads and dressings
Time 15m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine melon and cucumber in a colander set over a medium bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 30 minutes and up to 4 hours.
- Transfer melon and cucumber to serving bowl. Whisk lime juice, hoisin sauce, jalapeño and salt in a small bowl and pour over cucumber and melon. Add parsley and toss gently. Add black pepper to taste and additional salt if needed. Sprinkle the salad with pistachios.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 83, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 247 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams
COOL AND CRUNCHY MELON-CUCUMBER SALAD
This summer, add cucumber to a melon salad to make it extra-crisp and cool. We cut watermelon and cantaloupe into cubes and balls for a beautifully geometric presentation that can be eaten with toothpicks. We also tossed them as a salad, dressed with yuzu juice (available at Asian supermarkets and specialty stores), though it's equally out-of-this-world with lime or lemon juice.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- To make one serving, combine watermelon and cantaloupe cubes or balls with cucumber. Drizzle with olive oil and yuzu juice (or lime or lemon juice). Season with salt and pepper; stir to combine. Garnish with basil leaves.
REFRESHING CUCUMBER WATERMELON SALAD
I make this for all of my summer picnics, a huge hit!
Provided by kateroo
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Cucumber Salad Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Mix red onion with lime juice in a bowl; set side to marinate at least 10 minutes. Stir olive oil into mixture.
- Toss watermelon, baby cucumbers, and feta cheese together in a large bowl. Pour the red onion mixture over the watermelon mixture; toss to coat. Sprinkle mint over the salad; toss.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 202.9 calories, Carbohydrate 35.6 g, Cholesterol 13.4 mg, Fat 6.6 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 172.3 mg, Sugar 28.9 g
MINTY WATERMELON-CUCUMBER SALAD
Capturing the fantastic flavors of summer, this refreshing, beautiful watermelon-cucumber salad will be the talk of any picnic or potluck. -Roblynn Hunnisett, Guelph, Ontario
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 16 servings (3/4 cup each).
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine watermelon, cucumbers, green onions and mint. In a small bowl, whisk remaining ingredients. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately or refrigerate, covered, up to 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 60 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 78mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
Tips:
- Choose ripe and flavorful melons. The fresher the melons, the better the salad will taste.
- Chill the melons before making the salad. This will help to keep the salad refreshing and cool.
- Use a variety of melons. This will add different flavors and textures to the salad.
- Add other fruits and vegetables to the salad. This can include cucumber, mint, lime juice, or even feta cheese.
- Serve the salad immediately. This will prevent the melons from becoming too watery.
Conclusion:
Cucumber, melon, and watermelon salad is a refreshing and delicious summer salad. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own liking. With its vibrant colors and flavors, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next party or potluck.
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