Side dishe for 6
Cucumber Watermelon Salad with cucumbers
Crisp cucumbers, watermelon, and vegetables are tossed with a ginger-lime dressing and chilled for a refreshing salad.
$3.84for 4 servings
$0.96 per serving$3.84 for 4
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- 45 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Cucumbers$0.89 each typical | 2 | $1.78Typical price |
| Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.93Typical price |
| Red onions$1.49/lb typical | 0.5 lb | $0.74Typical price |
| Fresh ginger$0.40/oz typical | a little | $0.07Typical price |
| Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | 1 | $0.60Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | 0.25 | $0.37Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $5.77 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Asian sauces and pastesOlive and cooking oilSugar and brown sugarSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 cucumbers
- 2 cups watermelon
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1/2 red onion
- 1/3 cup rice wine vinegar
- 2 tbsp canola oil
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 2 tsp ginger
- 1 lime
- 1/2 tsp sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 cup cilantro
- 1/4 cup thai basil
Steps
- Slice the cucumbers, watermelon, bell pepper, and red onion into bite-size pieces.
- Whisk the vinegar, canola oil, sugar, ginger, lime juice, sesame oil, and salt in a large bowl.
- Add the vegetables, cilantro, and Thai basil to the dressing.
- Toss gently until coated.
- Chill the salad for 30 minutes before serving.
Swaps
- Red onions for Onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices
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