Watermelon Cucumber Salad with Prosciutto (Paleo, Whole30)

5 from 12 votes

Watermelon Cucumber Salad with Prosciutto (Paleo, Whole30)

If you are looking for a healthy and refreshing summer appetizer, look no further than this Whole30 Watermelon Cucumber Salad with prosciutto, toasted pine nuts, and mint!

Prep Time5

Cook Time5

Course: Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: savory watermelon recipe, summer salads, watermelon salad recipe, whole30 salad

Servings: servings

Calories: 222kcal

Ingredients

1/4 cup pine nuts
3 cups seedless watermelon cubed
1.5 cups cucumber chopped
1/4 cup mint leaves roughly torn into pieces
2 oz prosciutto thinly sliced, nitrate free

Dressing

2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp lime juice
1/4 tsp sea salt
1/8 tsp ground black pepper

Instructions

Heat a dry pan over medium heat on the stove.
Add the pine nuts and toast until golden and fragrant while stirring constantly, about 4-5 minutes.
Combine watermelon, cucumber, and mint in a large bowl, then add the toasted pine nuts.
Whisk the dressing in a separate bowl and pour over the salad. Gently toss together.
Drape with prosciutto slices before serving.

Notes

If you want to make this ahead of time, you can chop the ingredients and toast the pines nuts the day before, as well and whisking the dressing together. Keep them separate and when you are ready to serve, toss everything together for best texture and freshness!

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