Refreshing Apple Watermelon Salad
Brighten up your summer gatherings with this refreshing Apple Watermelon Salad. This vibrant dish combines juicy watermelon and crisp apples, all drizzled with zesty lime juice and garnished with fresh mint leaves. Perfect as a side for picnics, barbecues, or simply as a cooling treat on a hot day, this salad is quick and easy to prepare in just 15 minutes!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups diced watermelon
- 2 cups thinly sliced Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
Instructions
- Dice the watermelon and slice the apples thinly.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the watermelon and apple pieces; toss gently to mix.
- Drizzle lime juice over the fruit medley, adding honey if desired; toss lightly to coat.
- Sprinkle chopped mint leaves over the salad mixture for added freshness.
- Cover with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve in a bowl or on individual plates, garnishing with extra mint if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider mixing in crumbled feta cheese or nuts for extra crunch. - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days; best enjoyed cold.