Paleo Watermelon Cucumber Mint Salad
This is the kind of dish that tastes like summer in a bowl — juicy watermelon, cool crisp cucumber, and bright fresh mint coming together in the most refreshing way possible. A simple drizzle of lime juice and extra-virgin olive oil is all the dressing you need, letting the natural flavors of the produce do the heavy lifting. Every ingredient here is clean and whole, which is exactly what makes it such a natural fit for a grain-free, legume-free way of eating — no swaps or substitutions required. The flaky sea salt and black pepper add just enough contrast to keep each bite interesting, and a pinch of red pepper flakes can bring a subtle kick if you're feeling bold. Skip the optional feta to keep things strictly ancestral, or leave it in if you're more relaxed about dairy — the salad is genuinely delicious either way. It comes together in minutes with zero cooking, making it the perfect thing to throw together on a hot day when turning on the stove sounds like a terrible idea.
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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)
Can be omittedfeta cheese
- 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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