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overhead shot of white plate with brown border with cubed watermelon, chopped cucumber, fresh mint, basil, sea salt and balsamic vinegar reduction, there are two brown hands surrounding the plate with one hand placing a stainless steel fork onto the right hand side of the plate. there are torn mint leaves to the right of the plate and a grey and white striped cloth napkin to the left of the plate

Watermelon Cucumber Salad (AIP, paleo, vegan, Whole30)

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5 from 3 reviews

Description

In this Watermelon Cucumber Salad, delicious summer watermelon is paired with crunchy cucumber, fresh basil, mint, flaky sea salt and a naturally sweet, thick balsamic reduction. This salad is quick, easy, AIP, paleo, vegan and Whole30 compliant.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cucumber, chopped or sliced (about 2 medium sized cucumbers)
  • 4 cups watermelon, chopped into cubes
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, sliced into ribbons
  • 2 TBSP fresh mint leaves
  • 1 cup balsamic vinegar
  • Maldon salt or sea salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Toss chopped cucumber, cubed watermelon and basil, into a large bowl.
  2. To a small saucepan, add balsamic vinegar and bring to a boil on medium heat. Once it begins to boil, reduce heat to low. Allow to simmer, stirring intermittently, until it’s reduced by half and is quite thick (7-10 minutes).
  3. Add fresh mint to salad, drizzle with balsamic reduction and toss to combine.
  4. Finish with Maldon salt or sea salt to taste. 
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Salads

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