Beef Free Crisp Watermelon Cucumber Mint Salad
Sweet, cool, and impossibly refreshing, this salad is the kind of dish that disappears fast at any table. Juicy watermelon cubes meet crisp cucumber slices in a light apple cider vinegar and olive oil dressing that lets the natural flavors shine without weighing anything down. Torn fresh mint scattered throughout gives every bite a bright, herby lift that makes the whole bowl feel alive. A short rest at room temperature before serving is the secret move here — it gives the watermelon time to release its juice and lets the dressing meld into something that tastes far more intentional than the minimal effort required. The optional drizzle of raw honey adds just a whisper of extra sweetness if you want it, but the salad holds its own beautifully without it. This is the kind of recipe that proves simple ingredients, treated well, need absolutely nothing else to be memorable.
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4 servings
- 6 cups seedless watermelon, cut into ¾-inch cubes
- 1 english cucumber, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, torn
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- 1 tsp raw honey (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Add the watermelon cubes and sliced cucumber to a large mixing bowl.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, salt, and honey, if using, until combined.
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