MSG Free Crisp Watermelon Cucumber Mint Salad
Few salads hit as refreshingly as this one — juicy watermelon, cool cucumber, and bright mint come together in a bowl that practically tastes like summer in every bite. The dressing is a simple whisk of extra-virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, and a pinch of sea salt, with optional raw honey for a gentle floral sweetness that ties everything together. Every single ingredient here is whole and unprocessed, so there's no need to squint at labels or worry about hidden flavor enhancers sneaking into your meal. That short 10-minute rest before serving is the secret weapon — the watermelon releases its juice, the dressing mingles, and the flavors genuinely brighten into something that tastes far more composed than the effort involved. Torn fresh mint scattered throughout gives each forkful an herby lift that keeps the whole thing feeling lively rather than flat. It's the kind of dish that disappears fast at a backyard gathering, and the kind you'll want to make again the very next week.
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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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