Ontario Greenhouse Cucumber & Watermelon Salad

Submitted by Mary Jenny

"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."

 

• Ready In: 10mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 2267.96 g seedless watermelon
• 473.18 ml cucumbers, thinly sliced (500 g)
• 118.29 ml red onion, slivered (125 g)
• 78.78 ml cider vinegar (170 ml)
• 44.37 ml fresh basil leaves (45 g)
• 29.58 ml 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.