Nutmeg Free Watermelon Mint Cubes
Sweet, juicy watermelon gets a serious upgrade here with a bright lime-honey dressing and a generous handful of fresh mint. The combination of lime zest, lime juice, and a touch of sea salt pulls out the natural sweetness of the melon in the best possible way. A short chill in the fridge lets all those flavors meld together, so every bite tastes more vibrant than the last. This is the kind of dish that looks effortless at a summer gathering but tastes like you actually thought about it. For anyone navigating spice sensitivities, the ingredient list here is refreshingly clean — nothing hidden, nothing unnecessary, just real whole foods doing all the work. It comes together in minutes and serves beautifully straight from the bowl or portioned into individual cups for easy entertaining.
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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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