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    Home » Recipes » Minted Watermelon Salad

    Minted Watermelon Salad

    Published: May 13, 2013 · Modified: Aug 13, 2021 by Linda Baker · This post may contain affiliate links

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    This minted watermelon salad is a simple and refreshing way to enjoy this super healthy summertime fruit.

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    Minted Watermelon Salad

    Summertime is coming, well, it's here in California right now, and it will soon be at a state near you!

    I'm fairly sure of it, although there seem to be frost warnings still being issued for many areas, and in May, that's very unusual.

    But once it arrives, one of the BEST parts of summer is the plethora of local fruits and vegetables that come to market. I know you can get most everything any time of the year, but I still believe in eating what's fresh and local whenever possible.

    Watermelon is one of those summertime treats. Fresh, vine-ripened. And this Minted Watermelon Salad is a great way to enjoy it.

    Watermelon is good for you

    You might think watermelon is just a bunch of sweet water. But it's so much more!

    Watermelon is naturally low-calorie with only 96 calories in 2 cups. That's going to fill you up with fiber as well as rehydrate you with water.

    Watermelon is loaded with lycopene; that's the stuff that helps fend off heart disease and some cancers. Tomatoes are great providers of lycopene too, but cup for cup, watermelon has 40% more.

    Watermelon can help you reduce your blood pressure and boost your circulation. It is one of the few food sources to contain citrulline which lowers systolic blood pressure with the production of nitric oxide, a powerful compound that opens and relaxes your arteries. Citrulline also helps with wound healing and cell division, helping with circulation to all of your vital organs.

    Watermelon unclogs your arteries. Swapping watermelon juice for water helps to reduce body fat, lowers LDL cholesterol (that's the bad one), AND helps to clean plaque from your arteries. You can make your own watermelon juice, or buy some at your local health food store.

    If you get one with seeds, you can relive your childhood by seeing how far you can spit the seeds...another way to relax and enjoy life, yes?

    So kick back, bask in the summer heat and enjoy this simple Minted Watermelon Salad; a perfect match to my Sirloin Beef and Lamb Burgers with Feta and Cilantro Mint Sauce. 

    Minted Watermelon Salad on greens sitting on a white plate.

    Minted Watermelon Salad

    LindySez
    This minted watermelon salad is a simple and refreshing way to enjoy this super healthy summertime fruit.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Total Time 10 mins
    Course Salads
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 78 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 6 - 8 cups watermelon balls or cubes
    • ¼ - ½ cup thinly sliced fresh mint
    • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
    • Salt and freshly ground pepper
    • Fresh baby lettuces optional
    • Extra virgin olive oil optional

    Instructions
     

    • Place the melon balls in a bowl with the mint. Add the balsamic vinegar along with a pinch of salt and a few grinds of freshly ground black pepper. Toss until well combined. Serve on fresh baby lettuces that have been dressed with a bit of extra virgin olive oil and a dash of balsamic, if desired.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gSodium: 140mgFiber: 2gCalories: 78kcalFat: 1gProtein: 2gCarbohydrates: 18g
    Keyword easy watermelon salad, fresh watermelon salad, minted watermelon
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