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Fresh Anti-Inflammatory Watermelon Cucumber Salad Recipe Easy Healthy Hemp Seed Boost

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A refreshing and healthy salad combining crisp cucumber, sweet watermelon, and nutty hemp seeds with a simple lime dressing. Perfect for summer, this light dish is quick to prepare and packed with anti-inflammatory benefits.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups watermelon, cubed (ripe, seedless)
  • 2 medium cucumbers, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons hemp seeds
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • Light sprinkle of freshly ground black pepper (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cut about 4 cups (600g) of watermelon into bite-sized cubes and place in a mixing bowl.
  2. Peel 2 medium cucumbers and slice them thinly (about 1/8 inch or 3 mm thick). Add to the bowl.
  3. Roughly chop 1/4 cup (10g) of fresh mint leaves and sprinkle over the watermelon and cucumber.
  4. Add 2 tablespoons (20g) of hemp seeds to the bowl.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together the juice of 1 lime, 1 tablespoon (15ml) extra virgin olive oil, and 1 teaspoon (5ml) honey or maple syrup if using. Add a pinch of sea salt and a light sprinkle of black pepper if desired. Mix until combined.
  6. Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently with a large spoon or salad tongs to combine without crushing the watermelon cubes.
  7. Refrigerate the salad for 10-15 minutes to let the flavors meld. Serve chilled.

Notes

Use ripe, seedless watermelon for best sweetness. Peel cucumbers if preferred. Add hemp seeds last to maintain crunch. Fresh lime juice is essential for best flavor. Toss gently to avoid crushing watermelon. Chill salad before serving for best taste. Drain excess liquid if watermelon is very juicy to prevent sogginess. Dressing can be prepared ahead and tossed just before serving.

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