Description
Watermelon salad brings summer’s coolest Mediterranean flavors to your plate with crisp cucumber, tangy feta, and fragrant mint. Refreshing ingredients dance together, creating a light and zesty dish that cools and delights you on warm afternoons.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits:
- 5 cups (1.2 liters) watermelon, cubed
- 2 cups (300 grams) strawberries, sliced
- 1 cup (150 grams) cherries, seed removed & sliced
- 1 cup (150 grams) raspberries
- 1 cup (150 grams) blueberries
Sweeteners and Liquid:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) agave syrup
- Juice of 1 lime
Garnish:
- Few mint leaves, chopped
- Chia seeds
- Organic sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Wash and dice watermelon into bite-sized cubes, creating a vibrant base for the salad.
- Slice strawberries, halve cherries, and add whole raspberries and blueberries to the watermelon.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice over the colorful fruit medley to enhance natural flavors.
- Drizzle agave syrup to introduce a subtle, smooth sweetness throughout the mixture.
- Gently fold the fruits together, ensuring an even distribution of juices and flavors.
- Finely chop fresh mint leaves to sprinkle across the salad, adding a refreshing herbal note.
- Scatter chia seeds over the top for a nutritious crunch and textural contrast.
- Optional: Dust a light layer of organic sugar for those preferring additional sweetness.
- Refrigerate for 15-20 minutes to allow flavors to meld and create a cool, crisp dessert.
- Serve chilled directly from the refrigerator for maximum freshness and enjoyment.
Notes
- Pick ripe, vibrant fruits for the most flavorful and juicy salad experience.
- Chop fruits into bite-sized pieces to ensure easy eating and perfect distribution of flavors.
- Adjust sweetness by using less agave syrup or opting for stevia for a low-sugar version.
- Chill the salad for 15-20 minutes before serving to enhance the refreshing taste and allow flavors to meld together.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 98 kcal
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 2 mg
- Fat: 1.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3.5 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg