Alpha Gal Friendly Watermelon Cucumber Mint Salad
This salad is the kind of dish that feels like summer in a bowl — juicy watermelon, cool cucumber, and bright torn mint coming together in the most refreshing way. A quick drizzle of fresh lime juice and extra-virgin olive oil ties everything together with just enough acidity and richness to make it feel like a real recipe rather than just fruit in a bowl. Managing alpha-gal syndrome means staying vigilant about mammalian products, and this dish is naturally built around plant-based ingredients that require zero substitutions or workarounds. The feta is listed as optional, so you can easily leave it out and still have a fully satisfying, flavor-packed salad. A pinch of flaky sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper do a lot of heavy lifting here, and the optional red pepper flakes add a subtle kick if you're in the mood for a little heat. It comes together in minutes with no cooking required, making it perfect for hot days when you want something beautiful on the table without breaking a sweat.
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4 servings
- 6 cups seedless watermelon, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 english cucumber, halved lengthwise and sliced into ¼-inch half-moons
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, torn
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 1 lime)
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- ¼ tsp flaky sea salt, plus more to taste
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
Can be omittedfeta cheese
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Add the watermelon cubes and cucumber slices to a large mixing bowl.
- 2
Drizzle the lime juice and olive oil over the watermelon and cucumber, then sprinkle with the flaky sea salt and black pepper. Toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
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