Nitrate & Nitrite Free Watermelon Mint Skewers
These skewers are the kind of thing that disappears from the platter before you even finish arranging them. Juicy watermelon, cool cucumber, and fresh mint come together in a combination that feels both refreshing and a little fancy, especially once that honey-lime drizzle hits. A pinch of flaky sea salt and optional chili powder take the whole thing from simple snack to something genuinely craveable. For anyone avoiding processed meats and cured foods — where hidden preservatives tend to lurk — this is the kind of recipe that requires zero label-reading stress. Every ingredient is whole, fresh, and exactly what it looks like. It comes together in minutes with no cooking required, just a little assembly and a quick whisk of the dressing. Whether you're serving these at a backyard gathering or just treating yourself on a hot afternoon, they deliver serious flavor with absolutely nothing to worry about.
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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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