Refreshing Watermelon Cucumber Salad

This vibrant salad combines sweet, juicy watermelon with crisp cucumber, fresh herbs, and crunchy lettuce. Lightly tossed in a zesty lemon, olive oil, and dried mint dressing, it is the ultimate cooling summer side dish.

Ingredients for 1 portion

Instructions

  1. 1

    Dice the cucumber, tomato, and chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces.

  2. 2

    Finely chop the fresh parsley and slice the green onions.

  3. 3

    Trim the rind off the watermelon wedge and cut the flesh into cubes.

  4. 4

    Squeeze the juice of half a lemon into a small prep bowl.

  5. 5

    Add the olive oil, dried mint, salt, and black pepper to the lemon juice, then whisk together to form the dressing.

  6. 6

    Combine the diced cucumber, chopped lettuce, diced tomato, green onions, and parsley in a salad bowl.

  7. 7

    Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss until thoroughly coated.

  8. 8

    Add most of the diced watermelon to the salad and gently toss to combine.

  9. 9

    Transfer to a serving dish and top with the remaining watermelon cubes to garnish.

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