Watermelon Cucumber Salad
Sweet and salty watermelon cucumber salad comes together fast and tastes crisp, bright, and clean. The sumac and lime dressing adds a citrusy twist that makes every bite pop.
Ingredients
- 6 cups seedless watermelon 1-inch cubes
- 3 cups cucumber half-moons about 2 medium cucumbers
- 3/4 cup crumbled feta about 4 ounces
- 1/3 cup fresh mint leaves torn or thin sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice or lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon sumac or 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup very thin sliced red onion
Instructions
- Chill the watermelon and cucumbers for at least 30 minutes.
- Cube the watermelon into 1-inch pieces, then add to a large bowl.
- Slice cucumbers into thick half-moons, then add to the bowl.
- Add mint and feta, then toss gently with clean hands.
- Whisk olive oil, lime juice, sumac, salt, and pepper in a small cup.
- Drizzle dressing over the bowl, then toss once or twice.
- Add thin red onion, if using, and toss one last time.