Lactose Free Watermelon Cucumber Mint Salad
This bright, refreshing salad is everything you want on a warm day — juicy watermelon, crisp cucumber, and fragrant torn mint all brought together with a squeeze of fresh lime and a drizzle of olive oil. Every single core ingredient is naturally free of lactose, so there's no swapping or substituting required to make it work. The feta listed in the recipe is entirely optional, and skipping it keeps the dish completely dairy-free without losing any of the vibrant flavor. What you're left with is a clean, lively combination where the lime juice and flaky sea salt do the heavy lifting, drawing out the sweetness of the watermelon and brightening the cool cucumber. A pinch of red pepper flakes is also optional if you want a subtle kick that plays beautifully against all that juicy fruit. This comes together in minutes with no cooking involved, making it an effortless addition to any spread. Serve it immediately so the textures stay crisp and the mint stays fresh and fragrant.
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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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