Description
This Mojito Watermelon is a refreshing summer side dish made with juicy watermelon, fresh mint, lime juice, and a simple citrus dressing. Ready in just 10 minutes, it’s the perfect no-cook recipe for barbecues, picnics, potlucks, or any warm-weather gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ small watermelon, rind removed and cut into wedges or cubes
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Pinch kosher salt
- Pinch freshly ground black pepper
- Lime zest from 1 lime, thinly sliced or grated
- ⅓ cup fresh mint leaves, torn
- Flaky sea salt, for serving
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, sugar, kosher salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Taste the dressing and adjust with a little more sugar, salt, or lime juice if needed.
- Arrange the watermelon pieces on a serving platter or shallow serving bowl.
- Drizzle the lime dressing evenly over the watermelon.
- Sprinkle with the lime zest and torn fresh mint leaves.
- Finish with a light sprinkle of flaky sea salt.
- Serve immediately while chilled.
Notes
- Chill the watermelon before serving for the best flavor.
- Add the dressing just before serving to keep the watermelon fresh and juicy.
- Seedless watermelon makes preparation quicker.
- For extra flavor, garnish with additional mint or a squeeze of fresh lime.
- This recipe is best enjoyed the same day it is prepared.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad, Side Dish
- Method: No cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 118 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg