Seed Oil Free Watermelon Cucumber Mint Salad
This is the kind of salad that tastes like summer in a bowl — juicy watermelon, cool crisp cucumber, and bright torn mint coming together in the most refreshing way possible. The dressing is nothing more than fresh lime juice and extra-virgin olive oil, which means you get clean, vibrant flavor without any of the industrially processed seed oils that sneak into so many store-bought dressings and bottled vinaigrettes. That simple swap makes a real difference, and honestly, the ingredients are so good here that they don't need anything heavier. A pinch of flaky sea salt pulls everything together, and if you're feeling it, crumbled feta and a hit of red pepper flakes take the whole thing somewhere a little more complex and satisfying. It comes together in minutes with almost no effort, making it perfect for a backyard cookout, a light lunch, or a side dish that genuinely steals the show. Serve it right away while the watermelon is still cold and the mint is fresh — this one doesn't wait around.
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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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