Description
Beat the heat with a refreshing Watermelon & Berry Salad with Lime Mint Syrup—each bite bursts with juicy sweetness and zesty mint! This vibrant dish is perfect for summer gatherings, picnics, or simply as a delightful snack to cool you down.
Ingredients
Fruits
- Watermelon: 4 cups, cubed
- Strawberries: 2 cups, hulled and sliced
- Blueberries: 1 cup, rinsed
Mint Syrup
- Mint: 1/4 cup, finely chopped
- Lime Juice: 1/4 cup, freshly squeezed
- Honey: 2 tablespoons
Instructions
- Prepare the Fruits: Begin by washing all your fruits thoroughly. Cut the watermelon into bite-sized cubes, hull and slice the strawberries, and rinse the blueberries. Combine all the fruits in a large mixing bowl.
- Make the Lime Mint Syrup: In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice and honey until well combined. Chop the fresh mint leaves finely and stir them into the mixture. This syrup will add a refreshing zing to your salad.
- Combine Everything: Pour the lime mint syrup over the fruit in the mixing bowl. Gently toss everything together until the fruits are well coated in the syrup. Be careful not to mash the fruits as you mix.
- Chill and Serve: For the best flavor, let the salad sit in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld beautifully and creates a refreshing, chilled dish.
Notes
- Choose Ripe Fruits: For the best flavor, use ripe and sweet fruits; they make all the difference.
- Adjust Sweetness: Feel free to tweak the amount of honey based on your sweetness preference.
- Use Fresh Mint: Fresh mint is essential for that vibrant flavor—dried mint won’t give the same effect.
- Mix Gently: When combining the salad, use a gentle hand to keep the fruit intact.
- Chill Before Serving: Chilling enhances the flavors and makes for a refreshing serving experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Watermelon, Berry, Salad, Lime, Mint, Syrup, Summer, Refreshing