Watermelon Refreshingly Sweet Delight (Printable View)

A sweet cooling blend of fresh watermelon, berries, lime, and mint. Perfect summer treat ready in 15 minutes.

# What You Need:

→ Fruits

01 - 4 cups seedless watermelon, cubed
02 - 1 cup strawberries, hulled and quartered
03 - 1/2 cup blueberries

→ Extras

04 - Zest and juice of 1 lime
05 - 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
06 - 2 tablespoons honey or agave syrup
07 - Pinch of sea salt

# How-To Steps:

01 - Combine watermelon cubes, strawberries, and blueberries in a large mixing bowl.
02 - Whisk together lime juice, lime zest, honey or agave syrup, and sea salt in a small bowl until fully incorporated.
03 - Drizzle the citrus dressing over the fruit and toss gently to ensure even coating.
04 - Sprinkle chopped mint leaves over the fruit salad and fold in gently.
05 - Refrigerate for at least 10 minutes before serving. Serve cold for optimal refreshment.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The lime brightens the watermelons natural sweetness without masking its flavor
  • It comes together in literally fifteen minutes but looks like you put thought into it
02 -
  • Watermelon continues to release liquid after being cut, so dont dress this more than an hour before serving
  • The mint turns brown quickly, so add it last and right before you plan to eat
03 -
  • Chill your serving bowls beforehand to keep everything colder longer
  • If the fruit tastes flat after adding lime, let it sit for five minutes and taste again before adding sweetener