Celery Free Crisp Watermelon Cucumber Mint Salad
Sweet, cooling, and impossibly refreshing, this salad is the kind of dish that disappears fast at any summer table. Juicy watermelon cubes and crisp cucumber slices get tossed in a bright apple cider vinegar dressing with a drizzle of olive oil and an optional touch of raw honey for a little floral sweetness. Torn fresh mint scattered throughout takes the whole thing to another level, adding an herby lift that makes every bite feel alive. The short rest before serving is the secret — it gives the watermelon just enough time to release its juices and meld with the dressing into something that tastes way more complex than the ingredient list suggests. For anyone navigating a celery allergy or sensitivity, this recipe is naturally free of the ingredient without any substitutions or workarounds needed — just clean, simple produce and pantry staples. It works beautifully as a light side alongside grilled dishes or as a standalone snack on a hot afternoon. Easy to pull together and even easier to love, this one earns a permanent spot in the warm-weather rotation.
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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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