Salad Ingredients
4 cups diced cucumber 4 cups cubed watermelon 1/4 cup freshly chopped basil 1/4 cup mint leaves The zest of 1 lime
Garnish with sea salt and additional lime zest
Optional garnish: avocado or feta
Dressing Ingredients
Juice of 1 lime (1/4 cup lime juice)
2 tbsp. freshly squeezed orange juice
1/8 tsp. cracked black pepper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Add chopped cucumber and watermelon to a colander and allow to drain while you assemble other ingredients. To make the dressing, combine all dressing ingredients and whisk together. Combine the dressing with the cucumber, watermelon, and all other salad ingredients. Serve immediately or store in the fridge for up to three days.
A cup of chopped cucumber contains 6 ounces of water, and a cup of cubed watermelon contains 4 ounces.