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Watermelon Cucumber Salad

July 9, 2020 by Connie Edwards McGaughy Leave a Comment

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Watermelon Cucumber Salad 🍉 This easy & delicious vegan salad is abundant with bright fresh flavors, color and healthy nutrition. Refreshing sweet watermelon, crisp cucumber, red onion, luscious avocado, fresh herbs and a zesty, oil-free lime citrus dressing. It’s simply delish!

I love this salad. It’s as wonderful to look at as it is to eat! The combination of juicy sweet watermelon combined with cucumber is the perfect match.

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Watermelons are one of our most popular and beloved summertime foods. Juicy & sweet and so refreshing, watermelons are a great source of hydration on hot summer days. They’re also super versatile. We can enjoy them in sweet or savory recipes, but of course, a plain slice of watermelon is simply perfect all on its own. The vibrant red and green hues make them so appealing, adding watermelon to any dish is an instant color splash!

Are Watermelons Healthy?

Watermelons are not only absolutely delicious, they’re nutritious! They’re low in calories and loaded with vitamins and minerals and other beneficial compounds. Studies show that eating watermelons may improve heart health, lower inflammation and help prevent certain cancers. Watermelons are also an excellent source of lycopene. For more details on the benefits of eating watermelons, check out this article.

Watermelon Fun Facts 🍉

Did you know?

  • Watermelons are 92% water. Hence the name!
  • They’re both a fruit and a vegetable.
  • Watermelons contain only 46 calories per cup. A perfect snack!
  • There are more than 1200 varieties of watermelons.
  • Seedless watermelons are not GMO engineered. They’re hybrids.
  • July is National Watermelon Month
  • The heaviest watermelon on record weighed more than 350 lbs!

How to Make Watermelon Cucumber Salad

🥕See full recipe & detailed instructions below

Cut watermelon and cucumber into cubes. Slice onion into thin rings.

Tear up herbs and add to salad.

Cut avocado into cubes and add to salad just before serving.

Lightly toss.

Drizzle with oil-free lime citrus dressing and serve.

watermelon salad in bowl

You can customize this salad to your liking!

🥕Mediterranean-style watermelon cucumber salad. Use basil or mint (or both) and sprinkle the top of the salad with crumbled vegan feta cheese. 

🥕Southwestern-inspired watermelon cucumber salad. I suggest using cilantro instead of basil and mint. Add a sprinkle of finely diced fresh jalapeño, red pepper flakes or Tajin lime pepper seasoning.

🥕This salad is best served right away. You’ll want to add the avocado right before serving, while the avocado is vibrantly green.

🥕Looking for more great summertime or anytime salads? Try these!

  • Watermelon Pico de Gallo
  • Mom’s Vegan Macaroni Salad
  • Southwestern Quinoa Salad
  • Vegan Eggless Egg Salad
  • Jackfruit Un-Tuna Salad
  • Vegan Israeli Couscous Salad

very vegan 🌱 very good

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watermelon salad with red onion, cucumber, avocado and basil

Watermelon Cucumber Salad

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 98kcal
Author: Connie 🥕
Watermelon Cucumber Salad 🍉 This easy & delicious vegan salad is abundant with bright fresh flavors, color and healthy nutrition. Made with refreshing sweet watermelon, crisp cucumber, red onion, luscious avocado, fresh herbs & a zesty, oil-free lime citrus dressing. It's simply delish!
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Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Cutting board
  • Chef's knife
  • Measuring spoons
  • Measuring cup or salad dressing shaker
  • Salad tongs or servers

Ingredients

  • 4 C watermelon cut into approx 1" cubes
  • 1 large cucumber cut into 1" cubes
  • 1/2 med red onion cut into thinly sliced rounds
  • 1/2 C fresh herbs basil, mint, or cilantro, torn. See notes below.
  • 1 large avocado cubed

Lime Citrus Dressing

  • 3 Tbsp lime juice
  • 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp agave nectar
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper freshly ground

Instructions

Watermelon Cucumber Salad

  • In a large bowl, combine watermelon, cucumber, red onions. Lightly toss.
  • Add fresh herbs of your choice – basil, mint or cilantro
  • Pour dressing over salad, gently toss. Add additional salt & pepper to taste.
  • When ready to serve, add cubed avocado. Gently toss.

Lime Citrus Dressing

  • In a small bowl, measuring cup or salad dressing shaker, thoroughly combine all ingredients. Refrigerate until ready to use.

Notes

🥕For a Mediterranean-style watermelon cucumber salad, use basil and/or mint leaves and sprinkle the top of the salad with crumbled vegan feta cheese. 
🥕For a Southwestern-inspired watermelon cucumber salad, I suggest using cilantro instead of basil and mint. Add a sprinkle of finely diced fresh jalapeño, red pepper flakes or Tajin lime pepper seasoning.
🥕This salad is best served right away. You’ll want to add the avocado right before serving, while the avocado is vibrantly green. 🌱 Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 98kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 104mg | Potassium: 376mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1080IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg
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