Cucumber Watermelon Salad

Name: Cucumber Watermelon Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 16 servings
Ingredients: 8 cups cubed seedless watermelon; 2 English cucumbers, halved lengthwise and sliced; 6 green onions, chopped; 1/4 cup minced fresh mint; 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Yield 16 servings

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Refreshing cucumber watermelon salad combines crisp cucumbers, juicy watermelon, fresh herbs and a tangy vinaigrette for an unforgettable burst of summery flavor.

Ingredients

8 cups cubed seedless watermelon
2 English cucumbers, halved lengthwise and sliced
6 green onions, chopped
1/4 cup minced fresh mint
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Directions

In a large bowl, combine watermelon, cucumbers, green onions and mint. In a small bowl, whisk remaining ingredients. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately or refrigerate, covered, up to 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 60 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 78mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 fruit, 1/2 fat.

Capturing the fantastic flavors of summer, this refreshing, beautiful watermelon-cucumber salad will be the talk of any picnic or potluck. —Roblynn Hunnisett, Guelph, Ontario

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