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    Mint and Watermelon Salad Recipe

    Last Modified: Jan 18, 2023 by Paleo Leaper · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Watermelon is a fantastic summer fruit because it's juicy and sweet, and loaded with water. While drinking plain water or fruit-infused water can help keep hydration levels topped off, it's also helpful to eat food with naturally high water content, like fruit salads with watermelon.

    Mint and Watermelon Salad

    This recipe calls for the use of light olive oil or avocado oil as the dressing base. Avocado oil has a nearly neutral flavor, which is generally the desired taste for oil in a fruit salad.

    A “light” olive oil refers to the flavor of the olive oil, not the fat or calorie content. For this fruit salad, light olive oil is preferred over regular olive oil.

    The sweetness of watermelon, combined with the refreshing taste of lime and mint, makes this salad more like a dessert than a salad! Pair this salad with a grilled chicken or citrus chicken recipe for a cool summer meal.

    Mint and Watermelon Salad Recipe

    Serves: 4 Prep: 15 min

    Ingredients

    • 1 watermelon
    • 2 tbsp. light olive or avocado oil
    • 1 tbsp. lime zest
    • 2 tbsp. lime juice
    • ¼ cup mint, minced
    Mint and Watermelon Salad Recipe Preparation

    Preparation

    1. Scoop the watermelon using a melon baller. Form into round balls, or cut into cubes using a knife.
    2. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive or avocado oil, lime zest, lime juice, and mint.
    3. Pour the lime juice mixture over the watermelon, and toss until well coated.
    4. Refrigerate and serve cold.

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    Mint and Watermelon Salad Recipe

    Mint and Watermelon Salad Recipe

    Cool off with this refreshing watermelon and mint salad. It tastes more like a dessert than a side dish, but can be served as either one!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 15 minutes mins
    Course Salad
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 408 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 watermelon
    • 2 tbsp. light olive or avocado oil
    • 1 tbsp. lime zest
    • 2 tbsp. lime juice
    • ¼ cup mint minced

    Instructions
     

    • Scoop the watermelon using a melon baller. Form into round balls, or cut into cubes using a knife.
      1 watermelon
    • In a small bowl, whisk together the olive or avocado oil, lime zest, lime juice, and mint.
      2 tbsp. light olive or avocado oil, 1 tbsp. lime zest, 2 tbsp. lime juice, ¼ cup mint
    • Pour the lime juice mixture over the watermelon, and toss until well coated.
    • Refrigerate and serve cold.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 408kcalCarbohydrates: 86gProtein: 7gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 12mgPotassium: 1288mgFiber: 5gSugar: 70gVitamin A: 6526IUVitamin C: 95mgCalcium: 88mgIron: 3mg
    Keyword mint, watermelon salsa
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    Filed Under: Paleo Desserts, Sweets and Snacks, Paleo Recipes, Paleo Salad Recipes Tagged With: cooking: fast cook, cooking: raw, diet: dairy-free, diet: no sweeteners, diet: nut-free, diet: shellfish-free, diet: vegan, diet: vegetarian, Paleo Autoimmune-Friendly Recipes, Paleo Budget-Friendly Recipes, Paleo Kid-Friendly Recipes, Paleo Snack Recipes

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