Cucumber Watermelon Salad

August 1, 2023

Serves: 4

Prep Time:  15 Minutes

Nutrition:   90cal, 0.5g fat, 20g carbohydrate, 2g protein


Ingredients:

2 tablespoons lime juice

2 tablespoons granulated sugar

½ teaspoon salt substitute

¼ cup minced fresh parsley

2 medium unpeeled cucumbers, washed, ends removed, sliced lengthwise then sliced crosswise

3 cups watermelon, cut in 1-inch cubes (about 1 pound)

How to Prepare:

  1. Combine the lime juice, sugar, and salt substitute in a 2-quart bowl; whisk together. Stir in parsley.
  2. Add cucumbers; toss with a rubber spatula, coating all cucumber pieces. Add watermelon; fold in gently.
  3. Cover, set aside and allow juice from the watermelon to mix with the other juices. Stir gently and let marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour before serving.

Contributor: Kristine Napier, MPH

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