Zesty Cucumber, Watermelon & Mint Salad with Lime

After the rich foods and full tables of Christmas, the body naturally craves lightness — crisp textures, hydrating ingredients, and clean, bright flavours. This salad does exactly that. It’s simple, beautiful, and bursting with hydration — the perfect way to ease into the new year feeling refreshed and rebalanced.

Ingredients:

• 3 cups seedless watermelon, cubed

• 2 Lebanese cucumbers, thinly sliced

• ½ red onion, finely sliced

• Handful of fresh mint leaves

• Juice of 1 lime

• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

• Sea salt & black pepper

Method:

1. Combine watermelon, cucumber, and red onion in a large bowl.

2. Add mint leaves, drizzle with olive oil and lime juice, then season to taste.

3. Toss gently and serve immediately — perfect as a light lunch or side with grilled fish or lamb.

Optional twist: Add crumbled feta or a handful of toasted pistachios for extra flavour and texture.

This simple salad proves that good food doesn’t have to be complicated — it just needs to be fresh, local, and full of life.