Macadamia Free Watermelon Cucumber Mint Salad
This bright, refreshing salad is the kind of dish that tastes like summer in every single bite. Juicy watermelon cubes and crisp cucumber half-moons get tossed in a simple lime and olive oil dressing, then finished with torn fresh mint that makes the whole bowl smell incredible. The contrast of sweet fruit, cool cucumber, and that citrusy tang is genuinely hard to beat on a warm day. Optional crumbled feta adds a creamy, salty punch, and a pinch of red pepper flakes brings just enough heat to keep things interesting. Everything comes together in one bowl with a few gentle tosses — no cooking, no fuss, no complicated technique required. Because every ingredient here is whole and straightforward, you never have to second-guess what's in it or worry about hidden nut-based additions sneaking into your plate. Serve it immediately while it's cold and the mint is still fragrant for the best possible result.
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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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