Costa Rican

Lemon and Thyme Watermelon, Cucumber, and Basil Salad

Name: Lemon and Thyme 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 tbsp lemon zest; 1 tsp thyme leaves

A zesty twist with a hint of citrus and herbal freshness.

17 minutes4 servings

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

Method

Mix lemon zest into the watermelon cubes. 1: during preparation, add thyme leaves 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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