Summer Watermelon Cucumber Mint (Print version)

Vibrant mix of watermelon, cucumber, and mint; perfect for cool summer enjoyment.

# Required ingredients:

→ 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

# How to make it:

01 - In a large bowl, combine the watermelon cubes, diced cucumber, sliced red onion, and chopped mint.
02 - In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, honey or agave, 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 refrigerate for up to 1 hour before serving for optimal refreshment.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in 15 minutes, which means you can make it while your guests are parking their cars.
  • The combination of sweet watermelon, crisp cucumber, and zingy lime juice tastes like summer in a bowl.
  • It's naturally refreshing enough to replace dessert on sweltering days.
02 -
  • Don't make this more than an hour before serving, because watermelon releases water as it sits, and your salad will turn into soup by dessert time.
  • If you're doubling the recipe for a crowd, dress only what you're serving and keep the extra salad components separate—your future self will thank you.
03 -
  • Chill your serving bowl in the freezer for 10 minutes before adding the salad—this keeps everything cold even longer and shows you care about the details.
  • If your lime is hard and unyielding, microwave it for 15 seconds before cutting—it'll release twice as much juice.
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