Description
This Balsamic Watermelon & Blackberry Salad is a refreshing summer fruit salad made with juicy watermelon, sweet blackberries, fresh mint, and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar. Ready in just 5 minutes, it’s the perfect healthy side dish for picnics, barbecues, potlucks, or light summer meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups watermelon, cubed
- 1 cup fresh blackberries
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
- 1½ tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- Fresh mint sprig, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Add the cubed watermelon and blackberries to a large serving bowl.
- Sprinkle the chopped fresh mint over the fruit.
- Drizzle the balsamic vinegar evenly over the salad.
- Toss gently until everything is lightly coated.
- Garnish with a fresh mint sprig if desired.
- Serve immediately, or refrigerate for 30 minutes to let the flavors blend before serving.
Notes
- Use ripe, chilled watermelon for the best flavor.
- Toss gently to avoid crushing the blackberries.
- For extra flavor, let the salad marinate for about 30 minutes before serving.
- Delicious with crumbled feta, goat cheese, or toasted pecans.
- Best enjoyed the same day it’s prepared.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 75 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 6 mg
- Fat: 0.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg