Description
Cucumber Melon Salad is a vibrant, refreshing dish perfect for summer gatherings. This easy-to-make salad combines crisp cucumbers and sweet melon with a zesty dressing, creating a delightful medley of flavors and textures. Ideal as a side dish or light main course, it brings a burst of color and taste to any table. Enjoy this light and healthy salad at barbecues, picnics, or as a quick snack on warm days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cucumbers, sliced
- 2 cups ripe honeydew or cantaloupe, cubed
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp honey (optional)
Instructions
- Wash cucumbers and melons thoroughly. Slice cucumbers into thin rounds and cube the melon.
- Finely slice the red onion and chop the fresh mint leaves.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, salt, pepper, and honey if using.
- In a large bowl, combine cucumbers, melon, red onion, and mint. Drizzle with dressing and toss gently to coat.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg