This watermelon and cucumber salad is a spinoff of a salad I love to eat at one of my favorite Puerto Vallarta beach bars. It’s refreshing, light, and the combination of all the flavors is just perfection. There’s juicy sweet watermelon, cucumber, strong and peppery arugula, tanginess from goat cheese, crunchy candied nuts, and a homemade balsamic glaze. If you’ve never thought that watermelon can be delicious in a more savory application, think again because this salad will just knock your socks off. It’s so fresh and perfect for hot summer days.
Salad Ingredients
You only need a handful of ingredients to make this watermelon and cucumber salad, including:
Balsamic vinegar Sugar Watermelon Cucumber Arugula Goat cheese Candied nuts – store-bought or homemade
Note: Scroll down to the recipe card section of the post for the ingredients with amounts included and for more complete directions.
How to Make Cucumber Watermelon Salad
This watermelon salad with cucumber is drizzled with a homemade balsamic glaze, which you’ll need to make before tossing the salad together. It’s simple!
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