Description
A refreshing and vibrant Watermelon Summer Salad featuring crisp matchstick-cut watermelon, cantaloupe, and pink lady apple, dressed in a zesty lemon and olive oil dressing and finished with fresh mint and optional basil leaves. Perfect for hot weather, this easy no-cook salad blends sweet, tangy, and herbal flavors for a light and healthy treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits
- 1/2 small watermelon, cut into matchsticks
- 1/2 cantaloupe, cut into matchsticks
- 1 pink lady apple, cut into matchsticks
Dressing
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of one lemon
- Pinch of salt
Herbs
- 1/4 cup fresh mint, roughly chopped
- Optional – a few torn basil leaves
Instructions
- Prepare the fruit: Gently combine the watermelon, cantaloupe, and pink lady apple matchsticks on a large plate. Handle the watermelon carefully as it is delicate and prone to breaking.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt until well combined.
- Dress and garnish the salad: Drizzle the dressing evenly over the fruit mixture, then sprinkle the fresh mint and optional basil leaves on top to finish.
Notes
- For best results, chill the fruits before assembling the salad to keep it refreshing.
- You can swap pink lady apple for other crisp apple varieties if preferred.
- This salad is best served immediately to maintain the texture and freshness of the fruit.
- Optional basil adds a nice aromatic layer but can be omitted if unavailable.
