Paleo Refreshing Watermelon Salad
Brighten up your table with this Paleo Refreshing Watermelon Salad—a vibrant, nutrient-packed dish that's as delicious as it is visually stunning! Perfectly balancing juicy watermelon cubes with crisp cucumber, zesty lime, and a hint of fresh mint, this salad offers a cooling burst of flavors in every bite. Thinly sliced red onion adds a touch of sharpness, while a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of sea salt elevate the natural sweetness of the ingredients. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this paleo-friendly recipe is ideal as a light appetizer, a refreshing side dish, or a crowd-pleasing summer staple. Gluten-free, dairy-free, and loaded with hydrating ingredients, this salad is the ultimate go-to for a health-conscious, flavor-packed dish!
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Ingredients
- 4 cups (cubed) watermelon
- 1 medium, diced cucumber
- 0.25 cup, finely chopped fresh mint leaves
- 0.25 medium, thinly sliced red onion
- 1 whole, juiced lime
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon (or to taste) sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon (or to taste) black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Begin by preparing your ingredients. Cut the watermelon into approximately 1-inch cubes to make 4 cups.
Step 2
Peel, deseed, and dice the cucumber into small pieces. Ensure the cucumber is crisp for the best texture in your salad.
Step 3
Thinly slice the red onion into slivers. If desired, you can soak the onion slices in cold water for 5-10 minutes to mellow their sharpness, then drain and pat dry.
Step 4
Chop the fresh mint leaves finely, stopping at roughly 1/4 cup.
Step 5
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cubed watermelon, diced cucumber, sliced red onion, and chopped mint leaves.
Step 6
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, extra-virgin olive oil, sea salt, and black pepper until well emulsified.
Step 7
Pour the dressing over the watermelon mixture and gently toss the ingredients together to ensure everything is well coated with the dressing.
Step 8
Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning with more salt or pepper if needed.
Step 9
Serve immediately as a fresh appetizer or side dish. For an added touch, consider garnishing the salad with additional mint leaves.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (977.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 517.1 |
| Total Fat 28.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 3.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1183.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 70.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 10.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 46.2g | |
| Protein 8.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 284.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 8.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1467.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories