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Glowing Skin Watermelon Salad in 10 Minutes

by StudioLink's Diet.
December 04, 2025
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Glowing Skin Watermelon Salad in 10 Minutes

An EBT-friendly, hydrating salad packed with skin-loving nutrients. Refreshing, vibrant, and perfect for hot summer days.

Total Cost of Ingredients Used: $3.50-$5.00

(Cost reflects only what’s used in the recipe, not full package prices)

Ingredients:

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  •   2 cups watermelon (cubed)
  •   .5 cucumber (thinly sliced)
  •   .25 cup fresh mint leaves
  •   1 lime (juiced)
  •   1 tsp honey
  •   2 tbsp feta or cotija cheese ((Optional))

Ingredients are subject to availability at local stores. Unavailable items will be automatically substituted at best-effort.

Instructions

1

Prep watermelon and cucumber: Cut 2 cups of watermelon into 1-inch cubes. Thinly slice ½ cucumber. For extra cooling, you can peel the cucumber or leave the skin on for added nutrients.

2

Add herbs and cheese: In a large bowl, combine watermelon and cucumber with ¼ cup fresh mint leaves (torn or chopped). If using, add 2 tbsp crumbled feta or cotija cheese for a salty contrast.

3

Make the lime-honey dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together juice of 1 lime (about 2 tbsp), 1 tsp honey (or agave), and a pinch of salt. The honey helps balance the acidity and enhances the watermelon’s sweetness.

4

Combine and serve: Drizzle dressing over the watermelon mixture. Gently toss to combine. Serve immediately or chill for 15 minutes for flavors to meld. Top with extra mint leaves for garnish.

A hydrating, skin-loving salad that’s as beautiful as it is nutritious.

This EBT-friendly watermelon salad is packed with skin-loving ingredients: watermelon provides hydration and lycopene, cucumber cools and refreshes, mint aids digestion, and lime delivers vitamin C. It’s a perfect light meal or side dish that supports glowing skin from the inside out.

Budget Grocery List + Cost Breakdown

All items EBT-eligible. Prices based on Walmart/ALDI/summer season.

Produce

Used in recipe: ¼ small watermelon ($1.00) + ½ cucumber ($0.30) + fresh mint ($0.20) + 1 lime ($0.25)

Package cost: $4.00 (whole) + $0.60 (each) + $1.00 (bunch) + $0.50 (bag) = $6.10 total

Pantry & Dairy

Used in recipe: Honey ($0.10) + salt ($0.01) + optional feta cheese ($0.50)

Package cost: $3.00 (jar) + $1.00 + $2.50 (block) = $6.50 total

Total Used in Recipe: $3.36-$4.86

Serves 2 as main, 4 as side • Cost per serving: $0.84-$2.43

Note: Watermelon is most affordable in summer. Skip cheese for vegan version. Add black beans for extra protein.

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