Nutmeg 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 herbaceous hits every note you want on a warm day without any heaviness. A drizzle of raw honey is optional but adds a gentle floral sweetness that ties everything together beautifully. This is the kind of salad that looks stunning on a table and takes almost no effort to pull off. Because the ingredient list is so clean and straightforward, there's zero guesswork about what's going into your bowl — no spice blends, no hidden seasonings, just whole, recognizable foods. Letting it rest for ten minutes before serving is the small but smart step that lets the watermelon release its juice and the flavors fully bloom. Serve it alongside grilled mains or enjoy it solo as a light, hydrating bite any time of day.
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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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