Recipes | Ontario Greenhouse Cucumber & Watermelon Salad
Ontario Greenhouse Cucumber & Watermelon Salad
Fresh idea alert! This fresh and crisp salad with Ontario greenhouse cucumbers and juicy watermelon is the perfect choice for a summer day. Tangy vinegar and fragrant herbs all come together into a medley of flavours that you’ll want to repeat again and again.
Ingredients
Servings
- 5 Lbs. Seedless or Regular Watermelon
- 2 Cups Ontario Greenhouse Cucumbers, Thinly Sliced
- 1/2 Cup Red Onion, Slivered
- 1/3 Cup Cider Vinegar
- 3 Tbsp. Fresh Basil Leaves
- 2 Tbsp. Sugar
- To Taste Fresh Basil Sprigs
- To Taste Salt & Pepper
Instructions
Step 1
Cut watermelon into cubes.Step 2
In a shallow bowl, gently mix watermelon pieces with cucumber, onion, vinegar, basil leaves and sugar.Step 3
Garnish with basil sprigs. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
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, and is a fantastic tip to reduce food waste!
