Fresh watermelon and cucumber salad with red onion, mint leaves, and jalapeño! A refreshing plant-based side for summer and beyond! Just 10 ingredients and 20 minutes required.
2cupscucumber, cut into 1-inch chunks(preferably English or Persian cucumber // if using regular cucumber, peel in strips to make alternating stripes of green and white)
1/4cupvery thinly sliced red onion
1/4cuproughly chopped fresh mint leaves
1/2 - 1thinly slicedjalapeño pepper(or sub 1/4-1/2 tsp red pepper flakes)
1/4cuppepitas or roughly chopped shelled pistachios
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, lime zest, salt, and maple syrup.
To a large bowl, add the watermelon, cucumber, red onion, mint, and jalapeño. Drizzle the dressing over the top and toss to coat. Add pepitas (or pistachios) and vegan feta (optional) and toss gently until just combined (avoid over-stirring). Taste and adjust as needed, adding more salt or vegan feta for saltiness, jalapeño for heat, lime juice for acidity, or mint for freshness.
Best eaten fresh — leftovers become soggy and mint discolors with time. Not freezer friendly.
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Notes
*Nutrition information is a rough estimate calculated with pepitas and without optional ingredients.