Pork Free Crisp Watermelon Cucumber Mint Salad
Summer eating doesn't get more refreshing than this — juicy watermelon, cool cucumber, and fragrant torn mint all tossed in a bright, simple dressing. The combination of apple cider vinegar and extra-virgin olive oil keeps things light and lively, with a drizzle of raw honey adding just enough sweetness to pull everything together. Every ingredient here is completely plant-forward and naturally free of any pork-derived additives, so there's nothing to second-guess when you're scanning the list. The short rest before serving is a small but brilliant move — the watermelon releases its juice and mingles with the dressing, turning the whole bowl into something almost saucy and deeply flavorful. It's the kind of salad that disappears fast at a cookout or works just as well as a solo lunch on a hot afternoon. Minimal prep, no cooking required, and the payoff is a bowl that looks as stunning as it tastes.
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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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