Costa Rican

Cumin and Lime Watermelon, Cucumber, and Basil Salad

Name: Cumin and Lime Watermelon, Cucumber, and Basil Salad
Total time: 17 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Costa Rican
Ingredients: 6 cups watermelon cubes; 1 cup cucumber dice; 2 tbsp red onion, finely diced; 1 tbsp red wine vinegar; 2 tsp olive oil; 2 tbsp basil leaves; salt and pepper to taste; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tbsp lime juice

A warm, earthy flavor with a tangy twist.

17 minutes4 servings

Cumin and Lime Watermelon, Cucumber, and Basil Salad — Photo: U.S. Department of Agriculture Lance Cheung/Multimedia PhotoJournalist/USDA/Lance Cheung · Public domain

Method

Mix cumin into the watermelon cubes. 1: during preparation, add lime juice to the cucumber, onion, and basil mixture.
Scrub the watermelon and let it dry. Cut the flesh into 2-inch cubes.
Wash and dice the cucumber. Peel and finely dice the onion. Chop the basil.
Toss the watermelon, cucumber, onion, and basil with vinegar and oil. Season with salt and pepper.
Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

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