Summer Watermelon Cucumber Mint (Printable Page)

A vibrant cooling blend of juicy watermelon, crisp cucumber, and fresh mint for refreshing summer dining.

# 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

# Step-by-Step Guide:

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 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 Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in fifteen minutes flat, which means you can have a stunning side dish ready before your guests even ask what you're serving.
  • The combination of sweet watermelon, cool cucumber, and bright mint tastes like summer itself, and people always ask for the recipe.
  • It's naturally vegan and gluten-free, so you're covered no matter what dietary preferences show up at your table.
02 -
  • Don't make this more than an hour ahead of serving, or you'll end up with a bowl of watermelon soup as the vegetables release their water.
  • If you're adding cheese or seeds, keep them separate until the last minute or they'll get soggy and lose their texture.
03 -
  • Buy your watermelon the day before and let it sit on the counter overnight—room temperature watermelons taste sweeter than cold ones, and you can always chill it later.
  • The dressing can be made up to a day ahead and stored in a jar, which means you're genuinely just five minutes away from dinner no matter what the thermometer says.
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