Watermelon and Cucumber Mint Tsatsiki Salad Recipe

Watermelon and Cucumber Mint Tsatsiki Salad Recipe

  • 1 small garlic clove
  • 2 medium cucumbers (1 pound total), divided
  • 1 1/2 cups plain Greek-style yogurt
  • 2/3 cup chopped mint, divided
  • 1 (3-pounds) piece watermelon, rind removed and fruit cut into 1-inch chunks (6 cups)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • Flaky sea salt such as Maldon
  1. Mince and mash garlic to a paste with a pinch of salt and transfer to a bowl.
  2. Peel 1 cucumber, then halve lengthwise and seed. Coarsely grate into bowl with garlic paste. Stir in yogurt, 1/3 cup mint, and 3/4 teaspoon salt to make tsatsiki.
  3. Peel remaining cucumber and halve lengthwise. Cut crosswise into 1/3-inch-thick slices.
  4. Toss sliced cucumber with watermelon, remaining 1/3 cup mint, and lime juice in a large bowl.
  5. Serve fruit with tsatsiki. Sprinkle with sea salt to taste.