Watermelon Refreshingly Sweet Delight (Printable)

Fresh watermelon, berries, and citrus mint dressing create this cooling summer delight. Ready in 15 minutes.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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 (optional)
07 - Pinch of sea salt

# Steps:

01 - Place watermelon cubes, strawberries, and blueberries in a large mixing bowl.
02 - Whisk together lime juice, lime zest, honey or agave if using, and sea salt in small bowl until fully combined.
03 - Drizzle dressing over fruit. Gently toss to combine and coat evenly.
04 - Sprinkle chopped mint leaves and give final gentle mix.
05 - Refrigerate at least 10 minutes before serving. Serve chilled.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The lime and mint wake up the watermelons natural sweetness in ways you did not expect
  • It comes together in literally fifteen minutes but looks like something from a fancy brunch
02 -
  • Over mixing will turn your beautiful fruit salad into a sad mushy situation, use a light hand
  • The mint goes bitter if you add it too early, wait until right before serving
03 -
  • Room temperature fruit absorbs the dressing better than cold fruit straight from the fridge
  • Roll your lime on the counter before cutting to get way more juice out

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