This Blueberry Watermelon Salad is delicious and refreshing. It's a perfect summer salad and is easy to make. Made with fresh watermelon, blueberries, and the simplest fresh lime and mint dressing.
Watermelon salad
In the summer, there's nothing better than eating watermelon. It's cold, refreshing, and helps keep you hydrated. Making an easy salad out of it just makes good sense.
This watermelon salad with blueberries is a delicious combination. It's perfect for summer BBQs, picnics, or potlucks. It's one of those dishes you don't need to worry about leaving out on the table when the weather is hot.
Ingredients for watermelon salad
- Watermelon - Any type of watermelon works. It's best if you cut it up yourself. Don't buy a pre-cut watermelon.
- Blueberries - Fresh blueberries are needed.
- Lime Juice - Use freshly squeezed lime juice for the best flavor.
- Honey - Just a touch of honey is added.
- Mint - Fresh mint leaves adds just the right touch.
Making the salad
- Combine lime juice, honey, and mint together. Stir until the honey has dissolved.
- Cut watermelon into bite sized cubes. Place in a bowl along with the blueberries.
- Pour dressing over the fruit. Toss lightly.
- Serve right away, or cover and refrigerate. Toss lightly just before serving.
Recipe tips
- This salad is best served the same day it is made.
- If making ahead of time, gently toss just before serving.
- Cover and refrigerate any leftover salad.
Frequently asked questions
When kept covered and refrigerated, this salad should be eaten within 2-3 days.
Serving suggestions
This watermelon salad goes perfectly with just about any summer meal. Some favorites to try include:
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Blueberry Watermelon Salad
Ingredients
- 8 cups watermelon (cubed)
- 1 cup blueberries
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 teaspoon fresh mint (cut into thin strips)
Instructions
- Combine lime juice, honey, and mint together. Stir until the honey has dissolved.¼ cup freshly squeezed lime juice, 2 teaspoons honey, 1 teaspoon fresh mint
- Cut watermelon into bite-sized cubes and place in a bowl along with the blueberries.8 cups watermelon, 1 cup blueberries
- Pour dressing over the top of the fruit. Toss gently to coat.
- Serve right away or cover and refrigerate. Toss gently before serving.
Notes
- This salad is best served the same day it is made.
- If making ahead of time, gently toss just before serving.
- Cover and refrigerate any leftover salad.
Nutritional Disclaimer:
Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and should only be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. To obtain the most precise nutritional information in a provided recipe, you should calculate the nutritional information with the exact ingredients you are using when preparing the recipe using your preferred nutrition calculator.
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