Best 4 Watermelon Cucumber Mint Salad Recipes

Indulge in a refreshing and revitalizing culinary experience with our Watermelon Cucumber Mint Salad, a delightful symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This vibrant salad features crisp watermelon, cool cucumber, invigorating mint, and a tangy dressing, creating a perfect balance of sweetness, freshness, and zest. Discover the culinary magic as we guide you through a step-by-step process to craft this vibrant salad, featuring variations such as the tangy Feta Mint Watermelon Salad, the savory Grilled Watermelon Salad with Arugula and Feta, and the unique Watermelon Cucumber Salad with Spicy Honey Lime Dressing. Embark on a culinary journey that will leave you feeling refreshed, invigorated, and ready to embrace the summer's bounty.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

MINTY WATERMELON-CUCUMBER SALAD

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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

Ingredients

8 cups cubed seedless watermelon
2 English cucumbers, halved lengthwise and sliced
6 green onions, chopped
1/4 cup minced fresh mint
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

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

WATERMELON CUCUMBER SALAD

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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

Ingredients

1 large seedless watermelon, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 cucumbers, thinly sliced
12 leaves fresh mint, thinly sliced
¼ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
coarse salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 cup crumbled feta cheese

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-CUCUMBER SALAD

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Ingredients

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.

REFRESHING CUCUMBER WATERMELON SALAD

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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

Ingredients

1 small red onion, halved and sliced into thin half-moons
2 tablespoons lime juice, or more to taste
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 seedless watermelon, cut into cubes
3 baby cucumbers, seeded and cut into cubes
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
½ cup mint leaves, sliced thinly

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

Tips:

Choose ripe watermelon and cucumber for the best flavor.
Cut the watermelon and cucumber into small pieces for easy eating.
Use fresh mint leaves for the best flavor and aroma.
Add a pinch of salt to help balance the sweetness of the watermelon and cucumber.
Chill the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving for a refreshing treat.
Serve the salad as a side dish or as a light lunch or dinner.

Conclusion:

This watermelon cucumber mint salad is a refreshing and delicious way to enjoy fresh summer produce. It's easy to make, healthy, and perfect for any occasion. So next time you're looking for a light and refreshing salad, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!