It's melon season, which means it's flippin hot outside and time for watermelon salad. I love the melon sweetness against the radish spice, and oh yeah, mint! It’s a hydrating, flavor explosion...perfect for those brutally hot days.
Watermelon Salad
Summer produce inspires me...especially recipes that combine fruits and vegetables.
But…they must be done right, you know, with the right texture and flavor combination.
This watermelon salad with flecks of radish, topped with mint and tossed in a honey lemon vinaigrette…it has it all going on!
The hardest part about this salad…is dicing the watermelon into those cute little 1/2” pieces.
If that's too much of a pain, you could always buy the pre-cut melon pieces. But, their convenience comes with a price.
Why not just grab a melon and practice your knife skills?
They’re so fun to cut because a sharp knife goes right through. It's easier than cutting butter LOL.
You must be careful and prevent the melon from rolling when you initially cut into it. Do this by cutting off and inch or two from each end, and using either end as a base to stand it up.
As for the radishes, feel free to chop them into any bite-sized shape you like. You could even pulse them in a food processor for a few seconds, but be careful...don’t liquify them.
Wanna know what I LOVE about this salad?
Everything! Every time I bit into it, I feel instantly hydrated! And of course I eat a bunch at once, because I’m a watermelon-binger.
I also love that it only involves a little chopping, whisking, tossing, and chilling…and you’re done!
The spicy, crisp radishes against the tender, juicy watermelon, sweetened with a little honey and lemon?…what’s not to love?!
Wanna chill with some other summer salads?
Lemony Kale Chickpea Avocado Salad is my most popular vegan recipe. It’s a meal in itself!
Also, my Brussels Sprout Slaw is another fruit-meets veggie salad with apples, carrots, finely shaved brussels sprouts, kale, and almonds in an Apple Cider Vinaigrette.
Watermelon Salad Recipe Ingredients
- watermelon
- radishes
- fresh mint
- lemon juice
- honey
- salt and pepper
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Ingredients
- 4 cups Watermelon diced
- 1 cup Radishes chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh Mint chopped
- 2 Tbsp Lemon Juice
- 2 tsp Honey
- 1/4 tsp Kosher Salt
Recipe Instructions
For the watermelon salad
- In a mixing bowl, combine WATERMELON, RADISHES, and MINT; gently toss to combine.
For the dressing
- In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together LEMON JUICE, HONEY, SALT, and PEPPER.
- When ready to serve, pour over salad, gently toss to combine; serve chilled. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to two days.
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Watermelon is the definition of summer for this gal. Thanks for the great recipe!
You're so welcome! And I couldn't agree more about watermelon...it's my favvvvvv! 🙂
We're doing our first full diet CSA this summer, and I'm definitely stashing this recipe away for later this summer. YUM!
Yay! Hope you love this one like I do 🙂
It starting to be brutally hot here too so I'll definitely need this salad. I really love the addition of radish to this classic combo. Sounds delicious!
Thanks Marie! Yes, the radish adds a whole new dimension of flavor and texture...hope you love it! 🙂
This sounds like my kind of salad. I love radishes and I like the idea of pairing them with watermelon and feta. 🙂
Thanks Edyta...yes, just wait until you try them together. It's refreshing and so flavorful...hope you love it! 🙂
I love the combination of watermelon and radishes..it's a refreshing twist and it looks so beautiful!
Thanks Catherine! Love hearing that...and I feel the same way about it 😉
I love this combination of sweet and savory! The perfect salad for summer!
Thanks Jessica! This one definitely screams summer...hope you get to try it out! 🙂
Can't wait to try this. Such a refreshing combination <3
Thanks Kathleen! Hope you love it like I do 🙂
this looks delicious! I've got a big watermelon ready to be made into this salad
Woohoo! Then you are ready to go! I hope you love it like I do...it's so easy and perfect for summer parties 🙂
What a unique combination! Can't wait to try it!!!
Thanks Tisha! Hope you love it like I do 🙂
Love this recipe! Simple, delicious and so light but yet so full of summer flavor!
Thanks Cindy! I couldn't agree more 🙂
i'm loving this refreshing summer salad. Watermelon and radish is a wonderful combo.
Thanks Sandhya! It's one of my favs too! 🙂
I think if you look up the word "refreshing" in the dictionary, there should be a photo of this salad. I mean come on. Watermelon AND MINT?! Sign me up, ladyfriend!
Haha, ya killin me, D! I always love your comments...keep 'em comin! 🙂
What a great idea pairing radish and watermelon! The slightly spice crunch from the radish would contrast perfectly with the sweet watermelon!
Thanks so much Chef Markus! Love hearing that 🙂