Ginger Free Watermelon Cucumber Mint Salad
This is the kind of salad that looks like summer in a bowl — juicy watermelon cubes, cool crisp cucumber, and bright torn mint all tossed together in a light lime and olive oil dressing. It comes together in minutes with zero cooking required, making it one of the easiest crowd-pleasers you can bring to a backyard gathering or weeknight dinner table. Many refreshing salads and dressings sneak in grated or pickled ginger, but every ingredient here is completely free of it, so you can dig in without scanning labels or second-guessing anything. The flaky sea salt draws out the watermelon's natural sweetness while the lime juice keeps everything lively and fresh. If you want a little extra depth, the optional crumbled feta adds a salty, creamy contrast that plays beautifully against the fruit, and a pinch of red pepper flakes gives it a subtle kick. Serve it immediately after tossing so the mint stays vibrant and the watermelon holds its texture — this one is best eaten the moment it hits 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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