Refreshing, sweet summer salad recipe made with watermelon, cucumbers, fresh herbs like cilantro and mint, and a light lime-olive oil dressing.

Recipe Snapshot

  • Prep time: 15 minutes
  • Cook time: Not specified
  • Total time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 2
  • Category: Salad
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Measuring cup used 1 cup = 250 ml

  • 1/2 small seedless watermelon (cut into 1-inch chunks (about 2 cups))
  • 1 small persian cucumber (diced, (about 3/4 cup))
  • 2 tablespoons coriander leaves (chopped)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves (chopped)
  • 1/2 lime (juiced)
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (optional)
  • salt and pepper (to taste)
  • feta cheese (optional)

Method

  1. Place the watermelon, cucumber, mint, coriander leaves in a large bowl.
  2. Whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, honey (optional), salt and pepper in a small bowl.
  3. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
  4. Serve Immeditely or refrigerate prior serving. Enjoy!

Kiyaan Singh’s Kitchen Note

Keep this recipe as a working base: cook once as written, then adjust spice, texture, and serving style for your own table.