Watermelon Refreshingly Sweet Delight (Print Version)

Sweet watermelon mingled with berries, lime, and fresh mint creates this cooling summer delight. Ready in 15 minutes.

# What You Need:

→ 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 tbsp fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
06 - 2 tbsp honey or agave syrup (optional)
07 - Pinch of sea salt

# Preparation Steps:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The lime and mint combo transforms ordinary fruit into something that tastes restaurant fancy but takes literally minutes to throw together
  • It is the make ahead dish that actually gets better after chilling in the fridge, so you are not stuck prepping when guests arrive
02 -
  • Watermelon releases a lot of liquid as it sits, so do not toss this together more than an hour before serving or you will end up with soup at the bottom of the bowl
  • The mint can turn brown and look unappetizing if added too early, so wait until the last possible moment to sprinkle it on top
03 -
  • Cut everything into similar sized pieces so each spoonful gets the perfect balance of flavors and textures
  • If your watermelon is not quite sweet enough, a drizzle of extra honey or agave right before serving can save the whole bowl