BHA & BHT Free Watermelon Cucumber Mint Salad
Few dishes capture the feeling of summer quite like a bowl of juicy watermelon paired with cool cucumber and bright, fragrant mint. Every ingredient here is whole and unprocessed — fresh fruit, a crisp vegetable, herbs, citrus, and a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil — so there's no need to scan labels for synthetic preservatives like BHA or BHT that sneak into packaged dressings and processed snacks. The lime juice does double duty, adding a zippy acidity that ties the sweetness of the watermelon to the clean crunch of the cucumber in a way that feels effortlessly balanced. A light hand with the tossing keeps the mint leaves intact and aromatic rather than bruised and bitter, which makes a real difference in the final flavor. Optional crumbled feta adds a creamy, salty contrast that takes the whole thing from refreshing side to something you'd genuinely center a meal around. It comes together in minutes with nothing more than a knife and a large bowl, making it as practical as it is beautiful on the table.
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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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