Ontario Greenhouse Cucumber & Watermelon Salad

Name: Ontario Greenhouse Cucumber & Watermelon Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
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

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."

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photo by Mary Jenny

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

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

Cut watermelon into cubes to make 6 cups.
In a shallow bowl, gently mix watermelon pieces with cucumber, onion, vinegar, basil leaves and sugar.
Garnish with basil sprigs. Season to taste with salt and pepper.