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    Allianna's Kitchen » Recipes » Autoimmune Protocol

    Published: Apr 22, 2024 · Modified: Sep 22, 2024 by Allianna Moximchalk · This post may contain affiliate links · 4 Comments

    Cucumber Watermelon Salad

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    This Cucumber Watermelon Salad screams summer! It only takes a few minutes of hands on time and is perfect for all of your Summer cookout needs. The juicy watermelon combined with the refreshing cucumbers makes for one refreshing snack on a hot day. You can have this fun salad ready in less than 15 minutes. This is by far one of my favorite summer salads! 

    A pretty colorful cucumber and watermelon salad on a plate with a serving spoon next to it.

    We love cookouts in our house! I feel like we are always going to get togethers in the summer. We like pitching in and bringing something when we can. A few of my other great summer side dishes to to bring is Gluten Free Potato Salad, Panera Inspired Popppyseed Salad, Arugula Pear Salad, Thai Pasta Salad, Gluten Free Pasta Salad,  and Cucumber Apple Salad.

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    • Why I Love This Recipe
    • Fresh Recipe Ingredients
    • Recipe Substitutions and Variations
    • Recipe Instructions
    • Chefs Tips
    • Watermelon Cucumber Salad Recipe FAQs
    • Other Gluten Free Summer Recipes You Will Love
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    • Cucumber Watermelon Salad

    Why I Love This Recipe

    • This recipe is so refreshing on those hot summer days. 
    • It truly makes for the perfect summer dish, it is so refreshing! 
    • This recipe is naturally gluten free, dairy free, soy free, nut free, paleo, and Whole30 friendly. It can be made vegan friendly too if you do not use honey.
    • It is also great for those like myself who are on a medically restrictive diet because it requires minimal ingredients. It is also great for those on a low calorie diet because this recipe is mostly watermelon and cucumbers!
    • This recipe is so perfect for watermelon season. I cannot get enough of it in the summer time! It always gets rave reviews when I take it to family functions and BBQs. 

    Fresh Recipe Ingredients

    Cucumber watermelon salad ingredients in small glass bowls on a silver tray.
    • Seedless watermelon-I like to use a one inch cookie dough scooper or a melon baller and scoop it out. In my opinion this makes it a lot prettier too! Alternatively you can cut it out like you normally would with a watermelon. You can also use a mini watermelon or pre-cut watermelon from the grocery store. 
    • Fresh mint-Adds so much flavor and the smell is amazing! Chop it up real fine. 
    • English cucumber-I like to leave the skin on and then take a vegetable peeler and peel back the skin to make stripes on the side. This makes for a more fun look! Make sure you chose crisp cucumbers so they are not soggy in the salad. You can also use Persian cucumbers. The type of cucumber does not really matter. If the cucumber seeds bother you, you will make to make sure you buy seedless cucumbers. 
    • Extra virgin olive oil and lime juice-This acts as the dressing! The lime compliments the sweetness from the watermelon oh so well. 
    • Sea salt and black pepper-To taste if desired. Omit the pepper for AIP.

    See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.

    Recipe Substitutions and Variations

    • Fresh herbs-I like using fresh mint leaves for this fun dish. You can also use fresh basil. 
    • Red onion-I like to keep this dish pretty sweet but if you like an extra crunch and some added savory flavor to make a savory salad, you can add some chopped red onion into the mix. 
    • Cheese-I am dairy fee so I prefer this dish without cheese, but you can also add goat cheese, or crumbled  feta to make a watermelon feta salad. You can also use vegan feta if you are dairy free like me. 
    • Chili flakes-If you like a little spice to your water
    • ​Kalamata olives-Add to the savory taste of this simple salad. 
    • Honey-You can turn this into a honey-lime dressing by adding a little bit of honey to the lime juice and olive oil.

    This recipe has not been tested with any other substitutions or variations. If you try something else out please let me know how it turns out in the comments below!

    Recipe Instructions

    Watermelon scooper and cucumber peeler sitting on the counter.

    Photo #1: If your watermelon is not already cubed, cube the watermelon and slice the cucumbers on a cutting board. Then, juice the limes and toss everything in a large bowl. In a small bowl, you will want to mix the extra virgin olive oil, lime juice and salt and pepper. Once the dressing is mixed, toss it in a large bowl to marinate. Then, transfer it to a large serving bowl to serve. 

    Chefs Tips

    • Tip #1: This salad tastes best after you let it marinate for at least 3 hours, however for the best fresh flavor you will want to be sure it does not sit for more than a few days if you are taking it to an event. If you are eating it for personal consumption it is fine to eat the leftovers a few days after.
    • Tip #2: While I wish watermelon was in easy all year round, make sure you make this recipe when it is in easy. There is nothing worse than buying a whole watermelon and coming home to it tasting bad. The best time of year to buy a watermelon is between May and September. 

    Watermelon Cucumber Salad Recipe FAQs

    How should I cut a watermelon?

    I like to cut it in half with a long and sharp knife. Then, I take my one inch cookie scoop and scoop it out. 

    How long does this recipe last?

    This recipe lasts in the fridge in an air tight container for up to 5 days.

    What else pairs well with this dish?

    So many things! You can have your standard BBQ food like Burgers but you can also have fish. I love serving this with my Gluten Free Shrimp Scampi dish too.

    Cucumber and watermelon salad on a plate with limes, pepper and honey drizzled on top.

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    Cucumber and watermelon salad on a plate with limes, pepper and honey drizzled on top.

    Cucumber Watermelon Salad

    Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Vegan
    Cuisine American
    Diet Gluten Free
    Prep Time 15 minutes minutes
    Total Time 15 minutes minutes
    Servings 8 servings
    Author Allianna Moximchalk
    31kcal
    Cost $5
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    Equipment

    • cutting board
    • knife
    • Cookie scooper or melon scooper

    Ingredients

    • 1 whole watermelon Ideally seedless
    • 2 whole limes juiced
    • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
    • 1 pinch sea salt
    • 1/2 tsp pepper to taste, omit for AIP
    • 12 chopped mint leaves
    • 3 cups sliced cucumber roughly one large cucumber

    Instructions

    • Cut the watermelon in half with a knife. Then, scoop out the watermelon using a cookie scooper. Now, chop up the cucumber into bite size pieces and dice up the fresh mint. Mix together the dressing ingredients in a smaller bowl and then toss with the cucumbers and watermelon.

    Notes

    Storage: This recipe can be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
    Nutrition: The nutrition for this recipe is an estimate and the calorie count is not guaranteed.  
    Servings: This recipe should yield 8 servings. 
    This quick and easy cucumber and watermelon salad is perfect for summer!
    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 31kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 2mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Lori says

      February 14, 2022 at 1:38 pm

      5 stars
      So fresh and delicious! The cucumber and watermelon compliment each other so well. This is the perfect summer side.

      Reply
      • Allianna Moximchalk says

        February 14, 2022 at 1:45 pm

        So glad you love this!

        Reply
    2. Liz says

      May 31, 2021 at 12:11 am

      Hey there! Would love to try this recipe, but there’s no note on how much cucumber to use! Thanks!

      Reply
      • allianna says

        May 31, 2021 at 11:02 pm

        Thank you for letting me know! I totally forgot to add that. The recipe is updated 🙂

        Reply
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