Dairy 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. The combination of fresh lime juice, honey, and torn mint transforms simple watermelon cubes into something that tastes far more intentional than the effort involved. A short rest in the fridge lets the flavors meld together beautifully, so every bite delivers that sweet-tart-herby punch all at once. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of dairy, so there's no swapping, substituting, or label-checking required — it just works as written. The pinch of sea salt is a quiet hero in this recipe, drawing out the watermelon's natural sweetness and tying the whole dressing together. Serve it straight from the bowl at a backyard gathering or portion it into individual cups for a fuss-free, crowd-pleasing treat 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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