Brazil Nut Free Watermelon Cucumber Mint Salad
Cool, crisp, and bursting with summer flavor, this refreshing salad is the kind of dish that disappears fast at any gathering. Juicy watermelon cubes meet thinly sliced English cucumber in a bright lime and olive oil dressing that ties everything together without weighing it down. Torn fresh mint adds an herbal lift that makes each bite feel almost effervescent, and a pinch of flaky sea salt pulls all the sweetness into sharp focus. If you want a little extra depth, crumbled feta and a scatter of red pepper flakes take it somewhere truly special — salty, spicy, and sweet all at once. Every ingredient here is naturally free from tree nuts of any kind, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress involved — just straightforward, wholesome produce and pantry staples. The key is serving it immediately after tossing so the watermelon stays firm and the mint stays vibrant. It's the easiest way to put something genuinely impressive on the table with almost zero effort.
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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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