Paleo Watermelon Mint Skewers
Sweet, cool watermelon and crisp cucumber come together on a skewer in the most refreshing way, brightened up by fresh mint and a simple honey-lime drizzle. A pinch of flaky sea salt and optional chili powder round everything out, giving each bite that perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and just a little heat. This is the kind of dish that disappears fast at a summer gathering — it looks stunning on a platter and takes almost no effort to pull off. Because it's built entirely from whole fruits, vegetables, honey, and fresh herbs, it fits naturally into a grain-free, unprocessed way of eating without any substitutions or workarounds. No specialty products, no label-reading stress — just real ingredients doing all the heavy lifting. Serve these straight away so the watermelon stays firm and the mint stays bright and fragrant.
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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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