Legume Free Watermelon Cucumber Mint Salad
Cool, crisp, and bursting with summer flavor, this salad is the kind of dish that disappears from the table before you even sit down. Juicy watermelon cubes and fresh cucumber come together with torn mint and a bright lime-and-olive-oil dressing that tastes like it took way more effort than it actually did. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of legumes, so there's no label-scanning or ingredient-swapping required — just straightforward, whole-food goodness. Optional crumbled feta adds a salty, creamy contrast that plays beautifully against the sweetness of the melon, and a pinch of red pepper flakes gives it a subtle kick if you're feeling bold. The key is a gentle toss so the mint stays vibrant and nothing gets waterlogged — serve it immediately and it's absolutely stunning. This is the kind of effortless, crowd-pleasing recipe that earns you compliments every single time.
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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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