Fresh Cucumber Watermelon Mint Salad
A refreshing and easy summer salad combining juicy watermelon, crisp cucumber, and bright mint with a hint of lime juice. Perfect for hot days and quick to prepare.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups seedless watermelon, cubed
- 1 large English cucumber, peeled and diced
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 teaspoon honey or agave syrup (optional)
- Pinch of sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper, a few cracks (optional)
Instructions
- Cut approximately 4 cups of seedless watermelon into 1-inch bite-sized cubes.
- Peel the large English cucumber and dice into pieces roughly the same size as the watermelon cubes. Pat dry with a paper towel.
- Roughly chop 1/4 cup of fresh mint leaves.
- In a large mixing bowl, gently toss together the watermelon, cucumber, and mint without breaking the watermelon cubes.
- Squeeze the juice of one fresh lime over the salad. If desired, drizzle about 1 teaspoon of honey or agave syrup. Toss gently to coat evenly.
- Sprinkle a pinch of sea salt and a few cracks of black pepper over the salad. Toss lightly once more.
- Refrigerate the salad for at least 10-15 minutes before serving to let flavors meld and keep it cold.
Notes
Use a sharp knife to avoid crushing the watermelon. Add salt just before serving to prevent the salad from becoming watery. Chill the salad for best flavor. Optional additions include crumbled feta, toasted pepitas, or a drizzle of balsamic glaze for variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup per serv
- Calories: 80100
- Sugar: 16
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 0.2
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 1
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