Watermelon Cucumber Salad with Mint Recipe

Watermelon Cucumber Salad with Mint Recipe

By: Christine Glaser, C.A.

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This refreshing summer salad is more than just beautiful—it’s functional skincare in a bowl.


🍉 Watermelon is packed with water, lycopene, and vitamin C to hydrate skin and help protect it from environmental stressors.


🥒 Cucumber is rich in silica and antioxidants that support elasticity and calm inflammation.


🌿 Fresh mint and basil not only brighten the flavor, but bring antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and detoxifying skin benefits.


🧀 Feta adds a salty, tangy balance while contributing healthy fats and calcium to support skin structure.


🍯 A drizzle of raw local honey and lime brings it all together with natural enzymes and vitamin C for radiant, healthy skin from the inside out.


Simple, seasonal, and deeply hydrating—this is one of the easiest ways to feed your dry skin from within.

Prep time

15 min

Cook time

none

Servings

4-6 pers

Ingredients

  • 1 small watermelon (or half of a large one), cut into cubes

  • 1 English cucumber, thinly sliced or halved and sliced

  • 15 fresh mint leaves, torn

  • 15 fresh basil leaves, torn

  • ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled

  • 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)

  • Juice of 1 lime

  • 2 Tbsp raw local honey

  • Pinch of salt

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Directions

1️⃣ Assemble the Salad

  • Add your watermelon cubes, cucumber slices, and torn fresh herbs to a large salad bowl or wide platter.

2️⃣ Mix the Dressing

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, lime juice, EVOO, and a pinch of salt.

3️⃣ Dress and Toss

  • Drizzle the honey-lime dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine.

4️⃣ Top with Feta

  • Finish by crumbling feta cheese over the top. Serve immediately or chill briefly to let flavors meld.

Serving Ideas & Customization

🥑 Add avocado for a creamy texture and a boost of skin-loving fats.


🧅 Thinly sliced red onion adds bite and additional antioxidant power.


🔥 Hot honey or red pepper flakes for a spicy kick that plays beautifully with the sweetness.


🍽️ Perfect as a hydrating side dish at summer picnics, or served with grilled chicken or fish for a light main course.

Why Your Skin Will Love This Dish

This salad is a hydration powerhouse. Water-rich fruits and vegetables flood the body with electrolytes and antioxidants that soothe inflammation and promote a dewy glow. The honey, herbs, and EVOO provide additional support for skin repair, elasticity, and resilience.


A must-have in your holistic skincare meal rotation—especially if you struggle with dryness.


To glowing skin, one bite at a time. ✨

Christine Glaser, C.A.

Christine is a certified aromatherapist, essential oil specialist, and organic skin care formulator. She loves empowering others with tools to make healthy changes and understand where natural options can be woven into the fabric of everyday routines.