MSG Free Watermelon Cucumber Mint Salad
Cool, crisp, and bursting with summer flavor, this salad is the kind of dish that disappears fast at any table. Juicy watermelon cubes meet refreshing cucumber slices, all brightened with fresh lime juice and a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil — no packets, powders, or seasoning blends required. For anyone navigating MSG sensitivities, that simplicity is everything, since so many store-bought dressings and flavored salts sneak it in without much fanfare. Every ingredient here is whole and straightforward, so you know exactly what you're eating. Torn fresh mint adds an herbal lift that makes the whole bowl feel alive, and optional crumbled feta brings a creamy, salty contrast if you want a little more substance. A pinch of red pepper flakes can round it out with gentle heat, or skip it entirely and let the fruit shine. Toss it together right before serving and it's ready in minutes — no cooking, no stress, just a genuinely beautiful plate.
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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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