Cucumber Watermelon Salad with Tequila Citrus Dressing
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cucumber watermelon salad, summer salad, cucumber salad, watermelon salad
Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 190 kcal
Author: Laureen King
Cucumber Watermelon Salad with Tequila Citrus Dressing is truly exceptional! The blend of cucumbers, watermelon, cilantro, bell peppers and avocado create a tantalizing explosion of flavors.
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3 cups seedless watermelon cubed 2 cups English cucumber cubed 1 cup yellow bell pepper diced 1/2 cup red onion diced 1 ripe avocado cubed 1/4 cup fresh cilantro finely chopped For the dressing 1/4 cup avocado oil 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice 2 tablespoons tequila 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
In a large bowl toss together the watermelon, cucumber, bell pepper and red onion.
Add the cilantro and diced avocado and gently mix.
Prepared the tequila citrus dressing Using a small jar, add the avocado oil, orange juice, lime juice, tequila, salt and pepper. Cover with lid and shake well to combine the dressing.
Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
Drizzle over the watermelon-cucumber mix and toss until combined.
Cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes before serving.
Calories: 190 kcal | Carbohydrates: 14 g | Protein: 2 g | Fat: 14 g | Saturated Fat: 2 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10 g | Sodium: 102 mg | Potassium: 393 mg | Fiber: 3 g | Sugar: 7 g | Vitamin A: 627 IU | Vitamin C: 62 mg | Calcium: 23 mg | Iron: 1 mg