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Cucumber and Watermelon Salad with Feta, Mint and Lime
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Serves: 8-10
I love this recipe because it is just a great light and summery side dish to brighten any backyard barbecue.
Technique tip: For the best flavor and texture, buy a fresh watermelon, cut it day-of and don’t refrigerate it.
Swap option: This salad works great with mango, melon or strawberries in place of the watermelon.
All Purpose Barbecue Seasoning
What You'll Need
- Granulated Sugar | 1/2 cup
- Sweet Paprika | 1/2 cup
- Salt | 1/4 cup
- Granulated Garlic | 2 Tbsp.
- Granulated Onion | 2 Tbsp.
- Dark Brown Sugar | 1/3 cup
- Dried Oregano | 1 tsp.
- Fennel Seed Powder | 1/4 tsp.
- Cumin | 1 tsp.
- Chili Powder | 2 tsp.
- Cayenne pepper | 1/2 tsp.
- Dried Thyme | 1/2 tsp.
- Freshly Ground Black Pepper | 2 Tbsp.
- Hatch Chili Powder | 2 tsp.
Method
Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl, then transfer to a food processor and pulse until all ingredients are evenly incorporated. Set aside.
Lime Vinaigrette
What You'll Need
- Lime Juice | 1/3 cup
- Olive Oil | 2/3 cup
- Salt | 1 tsp.
- Freshly Ground Black Pepper | 1/2 tsp.
- Chopped Mint | 1 Tbsp.
Method
Combine all Ingredients in a mixing bowl and whisk to combine. Set aside.
Assembling the Salad
What You'll Need
- English Cucumbers, diced | 4 cups
- Seedless Watermelon, medium dice | 4 cups
- Feta cheese, crumbled | 2 cups
- Fresh Mint, torn | 1 cup
- Lime Vinaigrette | 1 cup
- All Purpose Barbecue Seasoning | 1 Tbsp.
Method
Combine all ingredients except the mint and barbecue seasoning in a mixing bowl and let sit for 10-15 minutes to marinate before serving. Garnish with some torn mint, sprinkle with the all-purpose barbecue seasoning and serve.