Description
This Mojito Watermelon recipe is a light, refreshing summer side made with juicy watermelon, fresh mint, lime juice, olive oil, and flaky sea salt. Ready in just 5 minutes, it’s perfect for BBQs, picnics, potlucks, or a healthy snack on hot days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 strips lime zest, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- ½ small watermelon, rind removed and cut into wedges or triangles
- ⅓ cup fresh mint leaves, torn
- Flaky sea salt, for serving
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, fresh lime juice, and sugar until combined.
- Season the dressing with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Arrange the watermelon slices on a serving platter.
- Drizzle the lime dressing evenly over the watermelon.
- Sprinkle with sliced lime zest, torn fresh mint, and flaky sea salt.
- Serve immediately while chilled for the freshest flavor.
Notes
- Chill the watermelon before serving for the most refreshing taste.
- Add the mint just before serving to keep it vibrant and fresh.
- For extra flavor, top with crumbled feta cheese.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- This recipe is naturally gluten-free and vegetarian.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories: 100 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg