Cool Tangy Watermelon Cucumber Salad with Mint Ginger Dressing

Ingredients

• •4 cups watermelon, cubed
• •2 cups cucumber, thinly sliced
• •1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
• •1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
• •3 tablespoons lime juice
• •1 tablespoon honey (optional, for sweetness)
• •1/4 teaspoon salt
• •1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• •2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large mixing bowl, combine the cubed watermelon and thinly sliced cucumber.

2. 2

   In a small bowl, whisk together chopped mint leaves, grated ginger, lime juice, honey (if using), salt, black pepper, and olive oil to make the dressing.

3. 3

   Pour the dressing over the watermelon and cucumber mixture, and gently toss to combine.

4. 4

   Transfer to a serving bowl, garnish with additional mint leaves if desired, and serve immediately.