Lactose Free Watermelon Mint Skewers
Sweet, juicy watermelon and cool cucumber come together on a skewer in a way that feels almost too pretty to eat — almost. The honey-lime drizzle ties everything together with a bright, tangy sweetness, while fresh mint leaves add an herby lift that makes each bite feel refreshing and alive. A pinch of flaky sea salt and optional chili powder round things out with just enough contrast to keep you reaching for another skewer. This is the kind of dish that disappears fast at a summer gathering, and it comes together without any cooking at all. Since every ingredient here is naturally free of dairy, there's no swapping or substituting needed — just straightforward, vibrant produce doing all the heavy lifting. It's an ideal appetizer, snack, or light dessert that works just as well for a backyard cookout as it does for a fancy spread.
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4 servings
- 4 cups seedless watermelon, cut into 1-inch cubes (about ¼ small watermelon)
- 1 medium english cucumber, sliced into ½-inch rounds
- 16 fresh mint leaves
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice (about ½ lime)
- ¼ tsp flaky sea salt
- ¼ tsp chili powder (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the honey and lime juice until combined.
- 2
Thread each skewer with alternating pieces: start with a watermelon cube, fold a mint leaf in half and slide it on, add a cucumber round, then repeat until each skewer holds 3 watermelon cubes, 2 mint leaves, and 2 cucumber rounds.
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