Carrageenan Free Watermelon Mint Cubes
Juicy, cold, and bursting with bright citrus and herbal freshness, this chilled watermelon dish is the kind of thing you'll want to make on repeat all summer long. A quick lime-honey dressing pulls everything together, letting the natural sweetness of the fruit shine while the torn mint adds a cooling, aromatic lift. It's the sort of recipe that looks effortless but tastes like you actually tried. For anyone navigating ingredient labels at the store, packaged fruit salads and flavored watermelon products can be surprisingly tricky — this version keeps things completely clean with nothing but whole, recognizable ingredients. The short chill time in the fridge lets the flavors meld beautifully, so the lime zest and honey really sink into every cube. Serve it straight from the bowl for a casual backyard vibe, or spoon it into individual cups for something that feels a little more put-together.
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4 servings
- 6 cups seedless watermelon, cut into 1-inch cubes (about ½ small watermelon)
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (about 1 lime)
- 1 tsp lime zest
- 1 tbsp honey
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, torn
- ⅛ tsp fine sea salt
Instructions
- 1
Add the watermelon cubes to a large mixing bowl.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, lime zest, honey, and sea salt until the honey is fully dissolved.
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