Peanut Free Watermelon Mint Cubes
Sweet, juicy watermelon gets a serious upgrade here with a bright lime-honey dressing and a handful of fresh torn mint that makes every bite feel like a backyard summer moment. The short chill in the fridge is the secret — it gives the lime zest and honey just enough time to sink into the fruit and pull everything together into something that tastes way more intentional than the effort involved. A pinch of sea salt might sound unexpected, but it sharpens the sweetness and keeps the whole thing from tasting flat. This is the kind of dish that disappears fast at a cookout, and the ingredient list is completely transparent — no hidden additives, no shared-facility guesswork, just whole fruit and pantry staples you can trust. Serve it straight from the bowl for a casual vibe or scoop it into individual cups when you want it to look a little more put-together. It's refreshing, naturally sweet, and genuinely one of the easiest things you can bring to a summer table.
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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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