Description
This vibrant Watermelon Pineapple Salad features juicy watermelon, sweet pineapple, and crisp cucumber, all enhanced with fresh mint and a tangy lime dressing. It’s a perfect, refreshing dish for summer gatherings or a light snack!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups of fresh watermelon, cubed
- 2 cups of fresh pineapple, cubed
- 1 cup of cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup of red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup of fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 1/4 cup of feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1 tablespoon of honey (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cut the watermelon in half, then into quarters. Cube the flesh, removing any seeds, to yield about 4 cups of watermelon cubes.
- Cut off the top and bottom of the pineapple, slice off the skin, and cut it into quarters. Remove the core and cube the flesh to get about 2 cups of pineapple cubes.
- Wash the cucumber thoroughly. Peel if desired, cut in half lengthwise, scoop out the seeds, and dice into small pieces.
- Finely chop about 1/4 cup of red onion. If the flavor is too strong, soak in cold water for 10 minutes to mellow it.
- Stack mint leaves, roll them up, and slice thinly to yield about 1/4 cup of chopped mint.
- Crumble feta cheese into small pieces if using.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the watermelon, pineapple, cucumber, and red onion. Gently toss to mix.
- Sprinkle the chopped mint and crumbled feta (if using) over the fruit mixture.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice and honey (if using).
- Pour the lime dressing over the salad mixture, tossing gently to coat evenly.
- Season with salt and pepper, adjusting to taste.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Toss the salad gently before serving in a large bowl or individual cups.
- Garnish with whole mint leaves or additional feta if desired.
- Dig in and enjoy this vibrant, refreshing salad!
Notes
- For best flavor, chill the salad before serving.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consume within 1-2 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes