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Cucumber Watermelon Salad

July 13, 2015 by Jenna

Oh hey.

Hi.

I’m back.

cucumber watermelon salad

I went on vacation to Peru.

Vacation = no work.

Vacation = no blogging.

Vacation = chilling in Cusco, hiking the Inca Trail, freaking out over Machu Picchu, and walking around Lima.

One day some day soon I will tell you all about it.

BUT FIRST, this cucumber watermelon salad.

cucumber watermelon salad

If cucumber watermelon salad doesn’t scream summer to you, then I don’t know what does.

Ice cream, maybe?

Probably, but let’s scream about salad too.

cucumber watermelon salad

I made this salad when a couple of girlfriends and I went to Red Barn Farm for pizza night. It seems like it was forever ago, but I still remember how delicious this salad (and that pizza!) was.

The sweetness of the watermelon is balanced out with peppery arugula and salty feta cheese. Then there is the cucumber for a nice crunch and the herbs for an extra fresh surprise. Go ahead and double it. Maybe even quadruple it.

Plus, it’s beyond easy to throw together, especially if you take the lazy route and buy the pre-cut watermelon. No one will judge you!

I won’t anyways.

I hope you try it out and become as obsessed with it as I am!

cucumber watermelon salad

Cucumber Watermelon Salad
 
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Prep time
5 mins
Total time
5 mins
 
This cucumber watermelon salad is perfect for summer picnics! It's light, refreshing, and super easy to throw together. It can easily be doubled or quadrupled to feed a crowd!
Serves: 2
Ingredients
  • 2 cups watermelon, cubed
  • 1 small cucumber, diced
  • 2 large handfuls arugula
  • 2 ounces feta cheese
  • ½ cup fresh mint and/or basil
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Toss all the ingredients together in a large bowl. Serve and enjoy!
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