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Watermelon and Cucumber Salad
This salad is super fresh and light. Perfect for a light lunch, summer night or BBQ.
Ingredients:
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3 cups seedless watermelon, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
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1-1/2 cups seedless cucumber, cut into half inch cubes
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2 tbsp thinly sliced fresh mint leaves
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Zest of two limes
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½ of a red onion, sliced very thin.
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¼ cup fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
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1 tbsp olive oil
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Pinch of sea salt
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Pinch of black pepper
Instructions:
Place thinly sliced red onions into a bowl of cold water and let soak for 10 minutes.
Drain the red onions.
Combine watermelon, cucumber, drained onions, mint and lime zest in a large bowl.
Combine the lime juice, lime zest, olive oil, salt and pepper into a small bowl.
Stir (or shake) well to combine. Pour over the watermelon and cucumber and stir well.