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:
- Combine the lime juice, sugar, and salt substitute in a 2-quart bowl; whisk together. Stir in parsley.
- Add cucumbers; toss with a rubber spatula, coating all cucumber pieces. Add watermelon; fold in gently.
- 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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