Savory cucumber & watermelon Salad

Hot summer days call for refreshing  snacks and meals.  Local cucumbers and watermelon, rich in magnesium , potassium , vitamin C and fiber, will keep your body hydrated during the heat wave.

Serve this easy to make, no-cook  salad on endive for a hand held delicious salad or snack.   Top with  Micro Greens and Sprouts  which are available at many farm markets. These tasty little bites are full of nutrition and vary in flavor from sweet to spicy.

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Savory Cucumber and Watermelon Salad

Course Appetizer, Salad, Salads & Sides

Keyword cucumber, summersalad, appetizer, watermelon, microgreens, sprouts, lime, endive

Prep Time 15 minutes

Servings 2

Ingredients

• 2 cups watermelon, cut into small dice
• 1 cup cucumber, with skin, cut into small dice I like to use smaller cucumber
• 2 tablespoon lime juice, fresh
• 2 handful parsley fresh, chopped, including stems
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/4 cup chives minced substitute for scallions or red onion
• 1 handful micro-greens or sprouts
• 1 each Belgium endive, separated into individual leaves

Instructions

1. Place watermelon, cucumber, lime, parsley, salt cumin and chives into mixing bowl, stir to combine. Taste and add additional seasonings as desired. (spice it up with a sprinkle of cayenne pepper or fresh ground pepper)

2. To serve, spoon chilled salad into endive leaves top with micro greens or sprouts and enjoy! Or serve bowl of salad with endive leaves on the side.