Fish Free Crisp Watermelon Cucumber Mint Salad
Summer eating doesn't get much more refreshing than this — juicy watermelon cubes, cool cucumber slices, and bright torn mint all tossed in a light apple cider vinegar dressing. The combination of sweet, crisp, and herby hits every note you want on a hot day. A quick whisk of olive oil, vinegar, salt, and a touch of honey brings everything together without overpowering the natural freshness of the produce. That short 10-minute rest before serving is the secret move here — the watermelon releases its juice and mingles with the dressing to create a flavor that's way more than the sum of its parts. There's nothing hidden in this bowl to worry about, just clean, whole ingredients that are naturally free from seafood or fish-derived additives. It's the kind of salad that disappears fast at a cookout or works just as well as a solo lunch straight from the bowl.
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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)
Can be omittedraw honey
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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