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    Home » Gluten Free » Citrus & Mint Watermelon Salad

    Published: Aug 16, 2020 Last Modified: Aug 16, 2020 by Bessie Bakes · 4 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links

    Citrus & Mint Watermelon Salad

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    This is the most vibrant way to enjoy sweet summer watermelon! via @bessiebakes

    You might think this unbelievably simple, no-brainer citrus and mint watermelon salad recipe is a bit of a cop-out on my part as far as recipe creation goes.  That’s probably because you haven’t tried fresh watermelon topped with orange zest and fresh mint!

     

    I can’t even begin to tell you how two simple ingredients can completely transform the already perfectly sweet watermelon…when it’s in season of course!

    Watermelon salad with mint on a marble board

    How to Cut Watermelon

    There are several different ways to cut or slice watermelon, but I have opted for triangles with the rind intact so you can pick them up with your hands and eat them.  It’s also easier to lay the triangles flat on a large plate or platter and evenly top with the orange zest and mint.

    They also look really pretty displayed as triangles on a platter too!

    I don’t blame you if you buy the pre-cut watermelon from the grocery store, but it’s also nice to find a local source of watermelon if it’s available at the farmer’s market or grocery store.  Buying a whole watermelon is much cheaper than pre-cut slices.

    The easiest way to show you how to cut these watermelon triangles is to watch the quick video (it’s above the recipe card).  A long serrated knife is best for cutting into the watermelon safely.

    Whole watermelon on a wooden board

    Slices of watermelon on a wooden board

    Watermelon triangles sliced on a platter

    Three simple ingredients:  Watermelon, orange zest, and fresh mint.  It couldn’t be simpler folks.  Give this easy peasy fruit salad a try and you’ll be giving me a cyber high five!

    Bon Appetit ya’ll,

    Leslie O.

    Watermelon triangles with mint on a plate

    Citrus Watermelon Salad

    This refreshing watermelon salad helps to beat the summer heat.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Salad
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Author: Bessie Bakes

    Ingredients

    • 1 Watermelon
    • 2 Tbsp Orange Zest from 1 or 2 oranges 1 large orange or 2 small ones
    • 1 handful Fresh Mint torn by hand

    Instructions

    • Cut watermelon into chunks.
    • Zest a fresh orange making sure not to zest the white part of the orange since it's bitter.
    • Tear a small handful of fresh mint by hand to keep from browning.
    • Toss and serve chilled.
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    1. Renee Bates says

      August 13, 2015 at 11:45 pm

      Sounds yummy. I am making this tomorrow. Watermelon is so refreshing. THANK YOU!

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    2. Leslie Osborne says

      September 01, 2015 at 2:43 pm

      Thanks Renee!!!

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    3. Aimee says

      May 26, 2021 at 12:14 pm

      5 stars
      Oh my goodness — making this next week while at the beach. Mint and orange zest is perfection!!!

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      • Bessie Bakes says

        May 26, 2021 at 1:38 pm

        Oh I’m so happy to hear that! This would be perfect for the beach!!

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