Watermelon and Cucumber Salad
Watermelon and Cucumber Salad balances juicy sweetness with crisp, cool crunch, finished by a bright balsamic note that ties everything together. It’s refreshing and lightly tangy, perfect for hot days, picnics, or as a lively side at summer cookouts. Serve chilled for a clean, palate-cleansing bite alongside grilled meats or light lunches.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves10
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Watermelon and Cucumber Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 28 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 3 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 66
- Heart Health
- 51
- Metabolic
- 14
- Digestive
- 36
- Inflammatory
- 22
- Performance
- 40
- General Wellness
- 1
Place the watermelon and cucumber cubes in a large bowl, and gently toss with the salt and sugar.
- 2
Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and toss to coat.
- 3
Refrigerate for 15 minutes, then gently toss one last time before serving.
- Calories 81.56 kcal Low Source 4%
- Protein 1.0 g Low Source 2%
- Carbohydrate 17.25 g 6%
- Total Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Saturated Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 121.67 mg Moderate 5%
- Dietary Fiber 0.64 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 12.6 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 10.45 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.37 mg Low Source 2%
- Potassium 159.82 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 36.85 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 18.18 mg Good Source 20%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
No known allergens listed for this recipe. Always double-check ingredients for your needs.
About This Recipe
Watermelon and Cucumber Salad is made with 5 ingredients and serves 10. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Balsamic Vinegar, Cucumber, Salt, and Sugar. Each serving provides about 81.56 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Watermelon and Cucumber Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Balsamic Vinegar, Cucumber, Salt, Sugar, Watermelon Chunks. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Watermelon and Cucumber Salad?
- About 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 81.56 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Watermelon and Cucumber Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Watermelon and Cucumber Salad healthy?
- Watermelon and Cucumber Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 40/100. Per serving, it provides 81.56 calories and 1.0 g of protein, or 2% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 121.67 mg (5% of the Daily Value). Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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