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Watermelon Pineapple Salad: A Refreshing Summer Delight Recipe

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  • Author: Hailey
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Watermelon Pineapple Salad is a refreshing and vibrant summer dish combining sweet watermelon and pineapple with crisp cucumber, tangy red onion, and fresh mint leaves. Finished with a zesty lime and honey dressing and optional crumbled feta cheese, it’s a perfect light and flavorful salad to cool off on warm days.

Ingredients

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Fruits and Vegetables

  • 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

Other Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup of feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
  • Juice of 2 limes
  • 1 tablespoon of honey (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare Watermelon: Cut the watermelon in half, then into quarters. Cube the flesh while removing any seeds to obtain about 4 cups of watermelon cubes.
  2. Prepare Pineapple: Cut off the top and bottom of the pineapple. Slice off the skin, then cut the pineapple into quarters. Remove the core and cube the flesh to yield about 2 cups of pineapple cubes.
  3. Prepare Cucumber: Wash the cucumber thoroughly. Peel if desired, then cut in half lengthwise. Scoop out the seeds and dice into small pieces.
  4. Prepare Red Onion: Finely chop 1/4 cup of red onion. If the flavor is too strong, soak the chopped onion in cold water for 10 minutes to mellow it, then drain.
  5. Chop Mint: Stack the mint leaves, roll them up tightly, and slice thinly to yield about 1/4 cup of chopped mint.
  6. Prepare Feta Cheese: Crumble feta cheese into small pieces if using.
  7. Mix Main Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the watermelon, pineapple, cucumber, and red onion. Gently toss to mix evenly.
  8. Add Mint and Feta: Sprinkle the chopped mint and crumbled feta (if using) over the fruit mixture.
  9. Make Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice and honey (if using) until blended.
  10. Dress Salad: Pour the lime dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat everything evenly.
  11. Season: Add salt and pepper to taste, adjusting seasoning as needed.
  12. Chill Salad: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld beautifully.
  13. Final Toss: Before serving, toss the salad gently once more to redistribute the dressing and flavors.
  14. Garnish and Serve: Garnish with whole mint leaves or additional feta cheese if desired. Serve chilled in a large bowl or individual cups.
  15. Enjoy: Dig in and enjoy this vibrant, refreshing summer salad perfect for hot days!

Notes

  • Soaking the red onion in cold water helps reduce its sharp bite.
  • Feta cheese is optional and can be omitted to keep the salad vegan.
  • For extra zing, add a dash of chili flakes to the dressing.
  • This salad is best served chilled and consumed within one day for optimal freshness.
  • Honey can be substituted with agave syrup for a vegan option.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: Watermelon Salad, Pineapple Salad, Summer Salad, Refreshing Salad, Fruit Salad, Mint Salad, No-Cook Salad

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