Summer Watermelon Cucumber Mint (Printable)

A cooling blend of watermelon, cucumber, and mint for a light and fresh side dish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fruits & Vegetables

01 - 4 cups seedless watermelon, cubed
02 - 2 cups cucumber, diced
03 - 1/4 cup red onion, finely sliced
04 - 1/3 cup fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped

→ Dressing

05 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
06 - 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
07 - 1 teaspoon honey or agave syrup
08 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
09 - 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

# Directions:

01 - In a large bowl, combine the watermelon cubes, diced cucumber, sliced red onion, and chopped mint leaves.
02 - In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, honey or agave syrup, salt, and pepper until well blended.
03 - Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss to coat everything evenly.
04 - Serve immediately, or chill for up to 1 hour before serving for maximum refreshment.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in fifteen minutes flat, no cooking required, which means your kitchen stays cool when you need it most.
  • The combination of juicy watermelon, crisp cucumber, and bright mint feels like summer tastes on a plate.
  • It's naturally vegan and gluten-free, so it works for almost anyone at your table without extra fuss.
02 -
  • Watermelon releases juice as it sits, so if you prep this too far ahead, your salad becomes a soup—plan to dress it close to serving time.
  • Red onion's bite mellows considerably when it touches the acidic dressing, so don't be shy with it; it actually improves the salad's flavor balance as it sits.
03 -
  • Buy your watermelon the day before and keep it whole in the fridge so it stays as cold and crisp as possible before you cut into it.
  • If your lime juice ever tastes too sharp, a pinch more honey balances it faster than adding more oil, which can make things feel slick rather than refreshing.
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