Nightshade Free Watermelon Cucumber Mint Salad
Juicy watermelon and cool cucumber are a natural pairing, and fresh mint with a bright hit of lime juice ties everything together into something that feels genuinely refreshing. This kind of salad can be tricky when you're avoiding nightshades, since so many summer dishes sneak in tomatoes or peppers as the star — here, the watermelon does all the heavy lifting instead. The base recipe is completely free of nightshade ingredients, and even the optional red pepper flakes are easy to skip if you're being strict. A drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil gives the whole thing a subtle richness that keeps it from feeling like a plain fruit bowl. Optional crumbled feta adds a salty, creamy contrast that makes it feel more like a composed dish than a side thought. Toss it together gently so the mint stays bright and the watermelon holds its shape, then serve it right away while everything is cold and crisp. It's the kind of dish that disappears fast at any 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)
Can be omittedred pepper flakes
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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