Ontario Greenhouse Cucumber & Watermelon Salad |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 10 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Cucumber water is a great pairing for this refreshing salad. To maximize all parts of the Ontario greenhouse cucumber, add left over ends of cucumbers or slices into a pitcher of ice water. This makes for a thirst quenching beverage. Ingredients:
5 lbs seedless watermelon |
2 cups cucumbers, thinly sliced (500 g) |
1/2 cup red onion, slivered (125 g) |
1/3 cup cider vinegar (170 ml) |
3 tablespoons fresh basil leaves (45 g) |
2 tablespoons sugar (30 g) |
fresh basil sprig |
salt and pepper |
Directions:
1. Cut watermelon into cubes to make 6 cups.
2. In a shallow bowl, gently mix watermelon pieces with cucumber, onion, vinegar, basil leaves and sugar.
3. Garnish with basil sprigs. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
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