Paleo Refreshing Watermelon Salad
Cool off with this vibrant and hydrating Paleo Refreshing Watermelon Salad, the perfect summer side dish or appetizer that blends sweet and savory flavors effortlessly. Juicy watermelon cubes meet crisp cucumber, aromatic fresh mint, and the slight zing of thinly sliced red onion, all tossed in a zesty lime and olive oil dressing. This quick and easy salad, ready in just 15 minutes, is both paleo-friendly and gluten-free, making it a wholesome option for any dietary preference. Whether you're prepping for a backyard barbecue or a light snack, this refreshing salad is bursting with nutrients and delightful textures. Garnish with extra mint leaves for an elegant finishing touch!
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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
Begin by preparing your ingredients. Cut the watermelon into approximately 1-inch cubes to make 4 cups.
Peel, deseed, and dice the cucumber into small pieces. Ensure the cucumber is crisp for the best texture in your salad.
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.
Chop the fresh mint leaves finely, stopping at roughly 1/4 cup.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cubed watermelon, diced cucumber, sliced red onion, and chopped mint leaves.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, extra-virgin olive oil, sea salt, and black pepper until well emulsified.
Pour the dressing over the watermelon mixture and gently toss the ingredients together to ensure everything is well coated with the dressing.
Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning with more salt or pepper if needed.
Serve immediately as a fresh appetizer or side dish. For an added touch, consider garnishing the salad with additional mint leaves.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
517 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.8 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.8 g | 19% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1184 mg | 51% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 70.0 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.3 g | 37% | |
| Total Sugars | 46.2 g | ||
| Protein | 8.8 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 284 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 8.3 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 1467 mg | 31% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
