Nitrate & Nitrite 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 coming together in a bowl that looks as stunning as it tastes. A quick drizzle of fresh lime juice and extra-virgin olive oil ties it all together with a clean, citrusy brightness that lets the produce shine. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of added preservatives, so there's no label-reading anxiety or hidden additives to worry about — just whole, simple foods straight from the produce section. Optional crumbled feta adds a creamy, salty contrast, and a pinch of red pepper flakes gives it a subtle kick if you're feeling bold. The technique is as easy as it gets: toss, taste, adjust, and serve — no cooking required. It's the kind of dish that disappears fast at a backyard gathering, and nobody will guess it came together in under ten minutes.
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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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