Summer Watermelon Cucumber Mint (Print version)

A cooling blend of watermelon, cucumber, and mint for bright summer flavors.

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

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in 15 minutes flat, which means you can make it while guests are arriving without breaking a sweat.
  • The combination feels simple until you taste it, then suddenly you understand why it shows up at every summer gathering worth attending.
  • There's something deeply satisfying about serving something that's colorful, refreshing, and requires zero cooking skills.
02 -
  • This salad will weep if you let it sit too long—the watermelon releases water as it chills, which is beautiful for about an hour and then turns it into a puddle if you're not careful.
  • The magic happens when you don't overthink the proportions; trust your eye and taste as you go, because every watermelon and cucumber is different.
03 -
  • A pinch of sumac or Aleppo pepper at the end adds a subtle complexity that makes people ask what secret ingredient you used.
  • If you have access to it, a few torn basil leaves or a tiny shred of jalapeño can transform this into something completely different without losing what makes it work.
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