🍉🥒🌿 Watermelon Cucumber Mint Salad with Lime-Honey Dressing
A light, hydrating, and vibrant summer salad bursting with sweet watermelon, crisp cucumber, fresh mint, and a zesty lime-honey dressing. Perfect for BBQs, picnics, or a healthy snack!
🧾 Ingredients (Serves 4)
For the Salad:
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4 cups watermelon, diced into bite-size cubes
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2 cups cucumber, thinly sliced (English cucumber or peeled regular cucumber)
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¼ cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
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¼ cup green onions, thinly sliced (optional but adds a nice bite)
For the Dressing:
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¼ cup olive oil
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2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
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1 tablespoon honey (or agave/maple syrup for vegan option)
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Salt and pepper, to taste
👩🍳 Instructions
✅ Step 1: Prep the Salad
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In a large salad bowl, combine diced watermelon, sliced cucumber, chopped mint, and green onions. Gently toss to mix.
✅ Step 2: Make the Dressing
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In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, honey, salt, and pepper until emulsified and smooth.
✅ Step 3: Toss & Serve
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Pour the dressing over the watermelon-cucumber mixture. Toss gently to coat everything evenly without smashing the fruit.
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Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
⏱️ Time Breakdown
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Prep time: 15 minutes
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Cook time: None
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Total time: 15 minutes
💡 Tips & Variations
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Add feta cheese or crumbled goat cheese for a creamy, salty contrast.
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Swap mint for fresh basil for a different herb twist.
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Serve chilled for extra refreshment.