Artificial Flavors Free Watermelon Cucumber Mint Salad
This salad is the definition of summer in a bowl — juicy watermelon, cool cucumber, and bright fresh mint coming together in something that feels almost too pretty to eat. Every ingredient here is exactly what it says it is: real fruit, real herbs, a squeeze of fresh lime, and a drizzle of good olive oil. No flavor packets, no mystery extracts, no store-bought dressings with a paragraph of additives on the back label. That simplicity is exactly what makes it shine. The lime juice and olive oil create a light, tangy dressing that lets the natural sweetness of the watermelon do all the heavy lifting. Optional crumbled feta adds a creamy, salty contrast that takes the whole thing to another level, and a pinch of red pepper flakes gives it just enough of an edge if you're feeling bold. It comes together in minutes and tastes like something you'd order at a rooftop restaurant — except you made it yourself, and you know exactly what went into it.
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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)
- 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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