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I reviewed this salad down below but I would like to respond to those reviewers who didn't particularly like it - I always make it with 1\/3 C fresh lime juice instead of the vinegar, after I combined it with a similar recipe from another blog site. I think this gives the salad a lighter, fresher taste than the vinegar. Maybe that would make them like it better, because it's a shame to deep six this recipe since this salad is truly a standout!<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-07-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Penny778"},"reviewBody":"
I would not have thought of putting these fruit\/veggies together but it works! Family loved it I will be making it again.....soon!<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-11-24","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"MikeHoyt"},"reviewBody":"I made this for the 2nd time and followed my own recommendations noted in my first review - and I liked it much better this time. The first time a helpful dinner guest seeded and cut up the watermelon - but the pieces were too small and the melon was overshadowed by the stronger ingredients. 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Will make it again for sure!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-07-10","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"lreynal"},"reviewBody":"I thought this was okay. It is certainly different. Got mixed response from the guests at the party too. Likely won't make it again.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-04-11","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"loishall"},"reviewBody":"Mmmmmm so good...I love both watermelon and cucumbers....so when I read the recipe...I knew I had to try it for Easter dinner...needless to say it was a hit !!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-08-12","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"ewhite234"},"reviewBody":"Yummy salad. Made as stated. Added dressing 2 hrs before serving as suggested and tasted great.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-06-25","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"califdreamin"},"reviewBody":"This is like, one of the best fruit salads ... ever! Thank you for submitting this one!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-07-16","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"5100"},"reviewBody":"Excellent!! I used vanilla balsamic vinegar and blood orange olive oil! Added dressing right before serving. Also, didn't have mint so used fresh basil. Family loved!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-09-11","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"LindaForest"},"reviewBody":"Super easy! Served to guests today and all commented that they were intrigued by the unusual combination of watermelon and cucumber. Very tasty.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-07-15","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"MaryBecker"},"reviewBody":"I get many requests for this recipe - a nice variation to a watermelon salad for the summer.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-05-19","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GranMarion"},"reviewBody":"This was the perfect dish for a hot summer day. The mint with the watermelon and cucumber was so refreshing And the green onions added just a hint of zing. I loved it, my family loved it and we will definitely be making it quite often. It's going to be the perfect dish for a summer pot luck too.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-06-27","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"sport58"},"reviewBody":"Great summer salad and so refreshing. Next time I will peel off the cucumber skins as they seemed tough.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-05-11","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"dzz1qy"},"reviewBody":"Different but it was good.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-06-14","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Beema"},"reviewBody":"This salad is definitely a keeper. Did not change one thing, and everyone at the family party loved it. A very subtle blending of flavors. As a volunteer Field Editor, I rate this one five starts,","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-05-25","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"kim"},"reviewBody":"Very good flavor. I accidentally cut basil from the herb garden instead of mint, and added it, and it was very tasty.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-12-03","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"parksville"},"reviewBody":"Have made this salad twice, but our taste buds didn't find it appealing either time. 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