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Crisp and Refreshing Cucumber Melon Salad

07/01/2018 By CTWellness

Cucumber and melons. Is there a more refreshing combination of summer flavors?  I think not.  Add some fresh herbs and you have a seriously impressive and elegant dish.  This cucumber melon salad is guaranteed to be a favorite for any occasion.

Cucumber melon Salad

Cucumber Melon Salad

To be honest, this salad came into our rotation as part of a clean out the fridge leftovers meal and it’s evolved from that time. My logic – if a certain well loved company can make a whole line of bath products and body sprays from this combo then wouldn’t the actual food combination work just as well?

Yes.  Yes it does. Frankly, it’s even better!

I know I say this about ALL my recipes, but this one is the be all and end all of this phrase…It’s so versatile!!! Wanna switch things up for breakfast?  Have this salad.  Something fast for lunch? Have this salad.  Your kid won’t eat salad?  I guarantee they’ll eat this one! Need a perfect brunch or picnic recipe? Here you go!

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It works with pretty much all diets, however the melon in it is one that you’ll have to go easy on if you’re on the keto diet.  It’s gluten free, 21 day fix approved, vegan (just double check your balsamic vinegar doesn’t have gelatin in it), whole 30, and all the rest!

Cucumber Melon Salad

Cucumber Melon Salad Recipe

This salad is so easy, it’s almost silly to make a recipe out of it, but it’s too delicious not to share it!!

You can use any melon you want to.  Cantaloupe, Watermelon, Honeydew, Gaia, whatever floats your boat.  You can even make a combo of 2 different melons!

More often than not, we use watermelon because it’s really inexpensive where we live. However, Cantaloupe is my personal favorite with this recipe.

You start with equal amounts of melon and cucumber. Add your favorite herb.  Today, I used basil but depending on what I’m putting with it, I may use mint. Drizzle on one of the 2 choices of dressings I’m about to get into.  Boom! A delicious, elegant, crispy, refreshing, healthy (I could keep going with the adjectives….) beautiful, decadent, colorful, (more? ) vibrant, scrumptious, delectable, mouth-watering (ok, I’m done) Cucumber Melon Salad.

Cucumber Melon Salad

So, let’s talk about the dressings.  There are 2 different ones that I use depending on the occasion, time of day etc, etc. A Lemon Vinaigrette, and a Balsamic Vinaigrette.

If I make the salad with mint, serve it earlier in the day, or with fish, then I typically use the lemon vinaigrette. If I make the salad with basil (although that goes great with lemon too), serve it with red meat, or later in the day, I like to go with the balsamic vinaigrette.

Both are equally delicious in my opinion.  It all depends on you!

Ashley Tukiainen

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Crisp and Refreshing Cucumber Melon Salad

a light, crispy and refreshing salad. Perfect for every occasion under the sun!

5 minPrep Time

5 minTotal Time

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Ingredients

    For The Salad
  • 3 cups Watermelon
  • 3 cups Cucumber
  • Fresh Basil to taste
  • 1/4 cup dressing or to taste
  • For The Dressing
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar -OR- Fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp honey or agave nectar
  • pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. In a small container or bowl, mix the dressing of your choice and set aside
  2. In a large bowl, combine the watermelon, cucumber and basil.
  3. Spoon dressing over the top and gently toss to combine. Serve immediately.
  4. *If you are making this recipe ahead, wait to add the dressing. Chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
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Next time you have a melon craving or need something fast and simple to put together for meal prep or a party, make this Cucumber Melon Salad your go-to recipe.  Guaranteed to please even the pickiest of eaters!

Cucumber Melon Salad Recipe. A healthy summer recipe that goes great with dinner, lunch, brunch, picnics, and every occasion under the sun. It's light and refreshing and approved for most diets including Gluten-free, vegan, paleo, whole 30 and 21 day fix! #21dayfixapproved #picnicrecipe #summerrecipe #cleaneating #vegan
Cucumber Melon Salad Recipe. A healthy summer recipe that goes great with dinner, lunch, brunch, picnics, and every occasion under the sun. It's light and refreshing and approved for most diets including Gluten-free, vegan, paleo, whole 30 and 21 day fix! #21dayfixapproved #picnicrecipe #summerrecipe #cleaneating #vegan
Cucumber Melon Salad Recipe. A healthy summer recipe that goes great with dinner, lunch, brunch, picnics, and every occasion under the sun. It's light and refreshing and approved for most diets including Gluten-free, vegan, paleo, whole 30 and 21 day fix! #21dayfixapproved #picnicrecipe #summerrecipe #cleaneating #vegan
Cucumber Melon Salad Recipe. A healthy summer recipe that goes great with dinner, lunch, brunch, picnics, and every occasion under the sun. It's light and refreshing and approved for most diets including Gluten-free, vegan, paleo, whole 30 and 21 day fix! #21dayfixapproved #picnicrecipe #summerrecipe #cleaneating #vegan

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Comments

  1. Erlene says

    07/03/2018 at 02:59

    I'm going to be honest, if I served cucumbers with watermelon, my kids would yell at me...lol. They love watermelon as-is, but I'm always willing to try a new dish, so I might have to surprise them with this :-)
    • CTWellness says

      07/03/2018 at 06:57

      Watermelon purists - nothing wrong with that!!
  2. Helen at the Lazy Gastronome says

    07/07/2018 at 23:59

    A fresh and refreshing salad!! Thanks for sharing at the What's for Dinner Party.
  3. Sheila says

    10/18/2018 at 04:09

    Cucumber and melon together.Wow, I have never tried this before ! Sounds like an awesome salad to make this weekend with my family. Great recipe. Keep it up.
    • CTWellness says

      10/23/2018 at 06:19

      Thank you!! I hope your family loves it as much as we do!
  4. Sandra Bleest says

    04/08/2019 at 11:59

    When I think of cucumber, melon is totally not on my list of things it goes along with. I haven't tried this one yet, but the way it looks....it's should be really good. I look forward to go ahead and make my healthy daily meals more interesting. When you are on a diet, you get tired at some point. You need to taste something very new. And it really looks like this can be it!
  5. Emily B says

    04/23/2020 at 12:36

    Cannot wait to try this recipe. I've been craving watermelon for my pregnancy, and this looks like another great way to try it!

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Hi! I'm Ashley, Owner of Gulf Coast Wellness. My goal is to help you realize and reach your health and nutrition goals. I believe a healthy lifestyle shouldn't be about sacrifice, but about finding what works for you and makes you excited to continue on that path.

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