Cinnamon Free Watermelon Mint Cubes
Bright, juicy, and impossibly refreshing, this chilled watermelon dish is the kind of thing you'll want to make on repeat all summer long. A quick lime-honey dressing brings a sweet-tart punch that makes the fruit taste even more intensely like itself, while torn fresh mint adds an herby lift that keeps every bite interesting. The tiny pinch of sea salt is the secret weapon here — it draws out the watermelon's natural sweetness in the best possible way. For anyone avoiding warm spices, this is a genuinely satisfying treat that delivers bold flavor without a trace of the usual suspects hiding in the ingredient list. Everything comes together in minutes with zero cooking required, just a short chill in the fridge to let the dressing soak in and the flavors meld. Serve it straight from the bowl at a backyard gathering or spoon it into individual cups for a pretty, fuss-free dessert that disappears fast.
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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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