Cucumber-Melon Salad with Mint and Lime

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A hydrating, cooling salad featuring crisp cucumbers and sweet melon, tossed in a zesty lime-mint dressing for a refreshing side or light meal. This Mediterranean-inspired Whole30 recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, pairs Cucumber, Honeydew melon, Fresh mint for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 80 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 80 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 1 large peeled and diced cucumber (1 lb), 1 cup cubed honeydew melon, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint.
  2. Step 2: Whisk together 2 tbsp lime juice, 1 tsp lime zest, 1 tbsp olive oil, and 1/4 tsp salt until emulsified.
  3. Step 3: Pour dressing over cucumber-melon mixture and toss gently until evenly coated.

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