Description
A light, refreshing, and hydrating summer salad made with juicy watermelon, crisp cucumber, fresh mint, and a zingy lime dressing. Perfect as a side dish for warm days or as a healthy snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups watermelon, cubed
- 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp honey (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the watermelon cubes, cucumber slices, and chopped mint.
- Prepare dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, and honey (if using).
- Toss: Drizzle the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss to coat evenly.
- Season: Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Chill: Refrigerate for 10–15 minutes before serving for maximum freshness.
Notes
- For extra crunch, add sliced radishes or toasted sunflower seeds.
- Best served the same day as cucumber and watermelon release moisture over time.
- Vegan-friendly if made without honey or substituted with maple syrup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad, Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Summer, Healthy, Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: watermelon salad, cucumber mint salad, summer recipes, healthy salad, hydrating salad