Cucumber and watermelon are refreshing summer ingredients, but they also have a high water content that can keep you hydrated. This salad combines the two with fresh mint for an easy and delicious side dish.

Yield: 4 servings

Preparation time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cubed seedless watermelon
• ½ cup diced Persian cucumber
• 5 to 6 mint leaves, finely chopped
• 1/8 tsp fine ground sea salt

Directions

1. Place the watermelon and cucumber in a medium bowl.
2. Add the mint leaves and salt.
3. Stir to mix all ingredients.

Serve at room temperature or chilled.

Lori Rice, M.S., is a nutritional scientist and author with a passion for healthy cooking, exercise physiology, and food photography.