Watermelon and Cucumber Salad With Ginger and Lime
We're not that much into green salads here, but we love chilled salads made with fruits and vegetables. (Not usually at the same time!). Watermelon and cucumber make a great combination of flavors and textures, elevated with ginger, lime, and mint. And we like to add a bit of heat with some cayenne pepper!
Chill Time
1 to 3 hours
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ pounds diced watermelon about 4 cups
- 1 English cucumber trimmed, quartered lengthwise and cut into ½-inch thick pieces
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons fresh ginger finely grated
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt or table salt
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves minced
Instructions
- In a large bowl, toss the watermelon and cucumber until combined.1 ¼ pounds diced watermelon, 1 English cucumber
- Whisk the ginger, lime juice, salt, and cayenne (if using) together in a small bowl.2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt or table salt
- Pour the dressing over the watermelon and cucumber, add the mint, and toss gently to coat the salad.¼ cup fresh mint leaves
- Store in the refrigerator, covered, until ready to serve. Stir occasionally to help the flavors blend.
Nutrition Estimate
Calories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 303mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 1113IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg
