This fresh watermelon fruit salad is full of blueberries, lime, and fresh mint. This is a great way to elevate that classic bowl of freshly cut watermelon. Perfect for any BBQ, potluck, or picnic.
If there is one fruit that signals summer is here (or very close) is watermelon. You can find a bowl of watermelon at just about any BBQ, potluck, or picnic. It's refreshing, filling and just about everyone loves this dark red, juicy fruit.
While watermelon is perfect on its own, sometimes it can be fun to change things up.
This watermelon salad is full of fresh flavors and when sea salt is added just makes the entire thing come to life.
The combination of mint and limes intensifies and complements the watermelon so perfectly! It is just so refreshing and full of fresh flavors.
If you are also a gardener, like myself, it's a great way to use that overgrown mint plant and fresh homegrown blueberries.
If you love this salad, use the same ingredients to make a refreshing summer watermelon limeade.
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Why You Will Love This Salad
- It's really refreshing
- Uses fresh ingredients
- Easy to make
- A different way to serve watermelon
- Great way to use all that mint from the garden
Ingredients
Fresh Lime and Mint: There are no substitutes. Use fresh of both of these.
Sea Salt: This is what brings the salad to life. The watermelon tastes more like watermelon and the mint and lime really come through. Allow the dish to chill so the salt can do its thing.
Fresh Fruit: Blueberries go so well with this salad but other fruit like strawberries, mango, pineapple, grapes or kiwi.
Instructions
- Remove the rind from the watermelon and dice it into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large bowl. About 1" pieces
- In a small bowl combine the lime juice and sea salt. Stir until the salt starts to dissolve.
3. Dice mint leaves into very small pieces.
4. In a large bowl add watermelon, mint, and lime juice.
5. Mix until everything is completely combined.
6. Gently fold in the blueberries.
7. Place in refrigerator to chill for 2 hours prior to serving.
When ready to serve give a good stir, taste, and add more lime, salt, or mint as needed.
Variations
Add feta: Feta cheese goes so well with the watermelon and mint. It is a great addition to give it a little more savory feel.
Add Other Fruit: Add in other fresh fruits you have laying around. Strawberries, pineapple, mango, or other melons would be great options.
Equipment
Citrus Press: This is one of the best and easiest ways to add fresh citrus right to any dish. It also helps catch the seeds so they don't fall into whatever you making.
Frequently Asked Questions
So many fresh fruits go well with watermelon: Berries such as strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries. Or other things like kiwi, mango, pineapple or grapes.
Giving this salad some time to chill just helps develop the flavor even more. The salt helps draw out even more flavor in the watermelon. It's also you can serve it as cool as possible. Watermelon typically isn't chilled so it may be room temp when you first make it.
Other Blueberry Recipes and Resources:
Want to grow blueberries of your very own? I would love to help get you started with your very own blueberry garden. Just imagine having fresh homegrown blueberries out your backdoor every summer.
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Recipe
Watermelon Fruit Salad
Ingredients
- 8 Cups Diced Watermelon Cut into 1" cubes, or desired size.
- Juice from 2 Limes
- ½ teaspoon Sea Salt
- ¼ Cup Fresh Mint Leaves Chopped fine
- 1 Cup Blueberries
Instructions
- Remove the rind from the watermelon and dice it into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large bowl. About 1" pieces
- In a small bowl combine the lime juice and sea salt. Stir until the salt starts to dissolve.
- Finely dice the mint leaves and add to the bowl of watermelon. Mix well.
- Pour in the lime juice and mix until everything is evenly coated.
- Dump in the blueberries and gently mix.
- Chill in the fridge for 2 hours prior to serving.
- When ready to serve taste and add in more lime and mint as needed.
This sounds delicious! Can’t wait to try it this summer!
Thank you! I hope you enjoy it.
This looks so delicious! I'm adding it to my list of summer menu dishes!
You won't be disappointed! The perfect summer salad.
I love watermelon and I have a ton of mint in my garden (couldn't kill it if I wanted to). This looks great for summer! So refreshing!
Oh so true about the mnint. Great way to put it to use.
This sounds amazing! Saving for when our local farmers start harvesting watermelons!
Market watermelons are the best! I hope you enjoy it.
This looks sooo yummy and refreshing ❤️. I will have to try. I love adding lime and lemon to fruit.
Thank you so much. Yes I do to.
I agree with the mint leaves! I wouldn’t have thought it. Great recipe.
Thank you so much. It's a perfect summer dish.
This looks so delicious and refreshing! Perfect for summer!
Thank you! It definitely is.
Yum! This looks absolutely refreshing and delicious! I like the combo and all the flavors! This'll be on the next backyard BBQ!
Let me know what you think! It's one of our summer favorites.
I love the idea of adding mint and lime to this recipe. I know the acidity in lime helps preserve the fruit. such a great recipe!!
Thank you! It's one of our summer favorites.