Peanut Free Watermelon Cucumber Mint Salad
Cool, crisp, and bursting with summer flavor, this salad is the kind of dish that disappears the moment you set it on the table. Juicy watermelon cubes and fresh cucumber come together with torn mint and a bright lime-and-olive-oil dressing that keeps everything light and refreshing. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from peanuts, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress — just straightforward, wholesome produce and pantry staples. Optional crumbled feta adds a creamy, salty contrast that takes the whole thing to another level, and a pinch of red pepper flakes gives it a subtle kick if you're feeling bold. The technique is intentionally gentle — a light toss keeps the mint from bruising and the watermelon from turning to mush — so you get beautiful texture in every bite. It comes together in minutes and is best served right away while everything is still cold and vibrant.
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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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