Costa Rican

Orange and Oregano Watermelon, Cucumber, and Basil Salad

Name: Orange and Oregano 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 orange zest; 1 tsp oregano

A vibrant combination of citrus and earthy oregano.

17 minutes4 servings

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

Method

Mix orange zest into the watermelon cubes. 1: during preparation, add oregano 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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