BHA & BHT Free Crisp Watermelon Cucumber Mint Salad
Few summer dishes hit as hard as this one — juicy watermelon, cool cucumber, and bright fresh mint come together in a bowl that looks stunning and tastes even better. The dressing is a simple whisk of extra-virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, a pinch of sea salt, and a touch of raw honey, meaning every single ingredient is clean, whole, and completely free of synthetic preservatives like BHA and BHT. That matters more than people realize, since many bottled dressings and pre-packaged salad kits quietly sneak in those additives to extend shelf life. Making the dressing yourself takes about two minutes and gives you total control over what goes into the bowl. A short ten-minute rest before serving is the secret step — the watermelon releases its juice, the flavors bloom, and the whole thing becomes almost like a light, refreshing punch in salad form. It's the kind of dish that disappears fast at a cookout or works just as well as a solo lunch on a hot afternoon.
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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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