Best 7 Watermelon Cucumber Salad With Sushi Vinegar And Lime Recipes

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If you're searching for a refreshing, light, and flavorful summer salad, look no further than this watermelon cucumber salad with a tangy sushi vinegar and lime dressing. This delightful dish combines the sweet juiciness of watermelon, the crisp refreshment of cucumber, the acidity of sushi vinegar, and the bright, citrusy flavor of lime. With its vibrant colors and contrasting textures, this salad is a feast for both the eyes and the palate. It's the perfect side dish for grilled meats, fish, or tofu, or it can stand alone as a refreshing and healthy lunch or snack.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

WATERMELON-CUCUMBER SALAD WITH SUSHI VINEGAR AND LIME



Watermelon-Cucumber Salad with Sushi Vinegar and Lime image

This recipe is quick to make, with dazzling colors and a light oil-free dressing. If you use sushi vinegar, you won't need any additional salt or sugar.

Provided by Lisa

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Cucumber Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cucumbers
4 cups cubed seeded watermelon
½ cup finely chopped red onion
3 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
3 tablespoons lime juice
¼ cup chopped fresh mint
½ cup feta cheese

Steps:

  • Peel cucumbers into a striped pattern lengthwise using a vegetable peeler. Slice cucumbers in half lengthwise; cut each half into 1/4-inch slices creating 'half-moon' shapes. Combine cucumbers, watermelon, and red onion in a large bowl.
  • Whisk rice vinegar, white wine vinegar, and lime juice together in a bowl; add mint. Muddle the mint by vigorously stirring and pressing the leaves with a spoon until they look bruised but aren't falling apart. Remove and discard mint leaves.
  • Drizzle the dressing over salad and gently toss. Sprinkle feta cheese over salad; toss gently.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 64.7 calories, Carbohydrate 8.3 g, Cholesterol 11.2 mg, Fat 2.9 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 143.3 mg, Sugar 5.7 g

WATERMELON-CUCUMBER SALAD



Watermelon-Cucumber Salad image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Soak 1/2 thinly sliced red onion in cold water. Pat dry 4 cups diced watermelon and 1 seeded and sliced cucumber; toss with a handful of thinly sliced mint. Drain the onion, squeeze dry and add to the salad along with some chopped cashews. Add 1/4 cup olive oil and the juice of 1/2 lemon; season with salt and toss. Top with crumbled goat cheese.

MINTY WATERMELON-CUCUMBER SALAD



Minty Watermelon-Cucumber Salad image

Capturing the fantastic flavors of summer, this refreshing, beautiful watermelon-cucumber salad will be the talk of any picnic or potluck. -Roblynn Hunnisett, Guelph, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 16 servings (3/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 cups cubed seedless watermelon
2 English cucumbers, halved lengthwise and sliced
6 green onions, chopped
1/4 cup minced fresh mint
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine watermelon, cucumbers, green onions and mint. In a small bowl, whisk remaining ingredients. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately or refrigerate, covered, up to 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 60 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 78mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

WATERMELON AND CUCUMBER SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY



Watermelon And Cucumber Salad Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: large watermelon, cucumber, red onion, salt, feta cheese, balsamic vinegar

Provided by Tara Botwinick

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

½ large watermelon, diced
1 cucumber, diced
1 red onion, chopped
salt, to taste
feta cheese, to taste
⅓ cup balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Cut a large watermelon in half lengthwise.
  • Dice half of the watermelon and save the rind for later.
  • Place watermelon, cucumber, red onion, salt, and balsamic vinegar into large bowl and mix together.
  • Pour salad into hollowed out watermelon rind (optional).
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 46 calories, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 1 gram, Sugar 8 grams

SMASHED CUCUMBER AND WATERMELON SALAD



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Smashed cucumber salad (or pai huang gua) is a staple side dish in many Chinese restaurants and usually consists of cucumbers tossed with black vinegar, soy sauce, garlic and sesame seeds (or oil). In other variations, chiles and sometimes Sichuan peppercorn are added. We started with the technique of smashing the cucumbers, which creates jagged edges and more surface area for the dressing to get absorbed, and salting them, which softens the skin, firms up the flesh and releases some water to concentrate the flavor, then added a twist. This version combines the freshness of sweet watermelon and an abundance of herbs with a little heat from chiles and ginger. It's a bright summer salad that hits all the flavor receptors.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 firm English cucumbers (about 28 ounces total)
Kosher salt
3 tablespoons neutral oil, such as vegetable, canola or grapeseed
1 large shallot, thinly sliced into rings (about 1/2 cup sliced)
2 limes, zested, plus 3 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon Chinese black vinegar, such as Chinkiang vinegar
1 teaspoon grated ginger
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
1 red Thai chile or any small red chile, finely minced (See Cook's Note)
1/2 small seedless watermelon, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 1 1/2 pounds or 3 cups)
1/2 cup lightly packed fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped, plus more for garnish
1/2 cup lightly packed fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped, plus more for garnish

Steps:

  • Partially peel the cucumbers in strips and cut in half lengthwise. Using a spoon, scrape out the seeds. Firmly smash the cucumber pieces with the flat side of a cleaver or large knife (or a rolling pin) until the cucumbers split in half naturally. Pull apart the 2 sides of the cucumbers along the natural split. Cut the cucumbers into 1-inch pieces diagonally.
  • Toss together the cucumbers and 2 teaspoons salt in a medium bowl. Let sit at room temperature until the cucumbers have released some liquid, about 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, add the neutral oil and shallots to a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the shallots are mostly browned, about 6 minutes. Set aside to cool, about 20 minutes (the shallots will continue to brown).
  • When the shallot oil mixture is cool, stir in the following ingredients in this order: the lime zest, Chinese black vinegar, ginger, soy sauce, sugar, 1 teaspoon of the sesame seeds, the red chile and lime juice until the sugar is dissolved; set aside.
  • Drain the cucumbers and dry them with a paper towel. Toss the cucumbers, watermelon, cilantro and mint in the lime-soy dressing and transfer to a plate. Garnish with the remaining toasted sesame seeds and additional cilantro and mint.

WATERMELON-CUCUMBER SALAD WITH SUSHI VINEGAR AND LIME



Watermelon-Cucumber Salad with Sushi Vinegar and Lime image

This recipe is quick to make, with dazzling colors and a light oil-free dressing. If you use sushi vinegar, you won't need any additional salt or sugar.

Provided by Lisa Stewart

Categories     Cucumber Salad

Time 20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cucumbers
4 cups cubed seeded watermelon
½ cup finely chopped red onion
3 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
3 tablespoons lime juice
¼ cup chopped fresh mint
½ cup feta cheese

Steps:

  • Peel cucumbers into a striped pattern lengthwise using a vegetable peeler. Slice cucumbers in half lengthwise; cut each half into 1/4-inch slices creating 'half-moon' shapes. Combine cucumbers, watermelon, and red onion in a large bowl.
  • Whisk rice vinegar, white wine vinegar, and lime juice together in a bowl; add mint. Muddle the mint by vigorously stirring and pressing the leaves with a spoon until they look bruised but aren't falling apart. Remove and discard mint leaves.
  • Drizzle the dressing over salad and gently toss. Sprinkle feta cheese over salad; toss gently.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 64.7 calories, Carbohydrate 8.3 g, Cholesterol 11.2 mg, Fat 2.9 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 143.3 mg, Sugar 5.7 g

SPICY TOMATO, CUCUMBER, AND WATERMELON SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY



Spicy Tomato, Cucumber, And Watermelon Salad Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: small seedless watermelon, limes, Simple Truth™ Organic Grape Tomatoes, Simple Truth™ Organic Hass Avocados, medium Simple Truth™ Cucumber, Simple Truth™ Rosemary Balsamic Salad Dressing, jalapeño, flaky sea salt, Simple Truth Roasted and Salted No Shell Pistachios, Simple Truth™ Organic Basil leaves, Simple Truth Organic Chives

Provided by Kroger

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 small seedless watermelon
2 limes
1 container Simple Truth™ Organic Grape Tomatoes, thinly sliced crosswise
2 Simple Truth™ Organic Hass Avocados, peeled, pitted, and cut into 2 in (5 cm) half-moons
1 medium Simple Truth™ Cucumber, peeled and sliced into thin half moons
½ cup Simple Truth™ Rosemary Balsamic Salad Dressing
1 jalapeño, steemed and thinly sliced
½ tablespoon flaky sea salt
2 tablespoons Simple Truth Roasted and Salted No Shell Pistachios, chopped
2 tablespoons Simple Truth™ Organic Basil leaves
1 tablespoon Simple Truth Organic Chives, chopped

Steps:

  • Cut the watermelon in half crosswise, then cut off the rind. Slice the flesh into ½-inch-thick half-moons, then cut the half-moons into 2-inch triangles.
  • Transfer the watermelon to a large bowl and toss with the lime juice. Set aside for 5 minutes to soak.
  • Remove the watermelon from the bowl with the lime juice and arrange in a single layer on a serving platter. Top with the grape tomatoes, avocados, and cucumber, then drizzle with the Simple Truth™ Rosemary Balsamic Salad Dressing.
  • Scatter the jalapeño slices on top of the salad, then sprinkle with the flaky salt, pistachios, basil, and chives.
  • Enjoy!

Tips:

  • Choose ripe and juicy watermelon and cucumber: The quality of your ingredients will greatly impact the taste of your salad. Look for watermelon that is deep red in color and has a sweet smell. The cucumber should be firm and crisp.
  • Use sushi vinegar: Sushi vinegar is a key ingredient in this salad, as it adds a delicious tangy flavor. You can find sushi vinegar at most Asian grocery stores.
  • Add some fresh herbs: Fresh herbs, such as mint, cilantro, or basil, can add a pop of flavor and color to your salad.
  • Don't overdress the salad: A little bit of dressing goes a long way. If you add too much, the salad will become soggy and bland.
  • Serve the salad chilled: This salad is best served chilled, so make it ahead of time and let it sit in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Conclusion:

Watermelon cucumber salad with sushi vinegar and lime is a refreshing and flavorful salad that is perfect for a summer party or potluck. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its sweet and tangy flavor, this salad is sure to be a hit!

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