Refreshing summer watermelon blueberry salad with lime, mint, and pure maple syrup is a delight to both the eyes and the taste buds. Enjoy it for breakfast, as a side dish or snack, or for dessert. It's easy to make in 15 minutes with only 5 ingredients!
Inspired by my recipe for watermelon, tomato, and basil salad, this vegan watermelon fruit salad is the perfect combination of sweet, juicy, and tart.
Try it on its own any time of the day, or serve it as a side dish with your favorite seasonal dishes. Plus it's perfect for picnics and potlucks.
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Hi Amy, I am new to this site and this recipe was absolutely delicious. It was so refreshing, it being a very hot day here today. Definitely making this again. Thank you!
- Kathleen
Ingredients
- Watermelon (seedless, if available)
Tip: If you have extra, use it to make a refreshing sugar-free sparkling watermelon beverage! - Fresh blueberries
- Fresh lime (you'll use both the zest and the juice)
- Pure maple syrup (a naturally vegan alternative to honey)
- Fresh mint leaves
Please see the recipe card for the complete ingredients, measurements, and instructions.
How to make watermelon blueberry salad
Start by cutting the watermelon into cubes. I used to rely on a melon baller, but I always felt like I was leaving too much behind. Then I learned this easy spear method from Five Little Chefs:
- Cut the watermelon in half lengthwise. Place it cut side down. Slice it lengthwise, then crosswise, approximately every 2 inches.
- Separate the cut fruit into spears.
Add the watermelon cubes to a large bowl, along with the blueberries, lime zest, lime juice, maple syrup, and mint. Gently toss to combine, and that's it!
Serving suggestions
This salad is refreshing and lightly sweet, making it easy to enjoy any time of day:
- For breakfast: Serve it alongside scrambled silken tofu and crispy air-fried home fries.
- For lunch or dinner: Pair it with baked chickpea veggie burgers or lemon orzo with chickpeas and asparagus.
- For easy summer entertaining: Add it to a spread with potluck favorites like black eyed pea and corn dip, Middle Eastern bean salad, and easy brown rice salad.
No matter how you serve it, this fruity favorite is a celebration of summer in every bite.
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📋 Recipe
Watermelon Blueberry Salad without Honey
Ingredients
- 3 cups watermelon, cubed
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- 2 teaspoons lime zest*, (from 1 lime)
- 2 Tablespoons lime juice, (from 1 lime)
- 1 Tablespoon pure maple syrup
- 1 Tablespoon mint leaves, chopped or torn
Instructions
- Place the watermelon cubes and blueberries in a large salad bowl.3 cups watermelon, 2 cups fresh blueberries
- Add the lime zest, lime juice, pure maple syrup, and mint.2 teaspoons lime zest*, 2 Tablespoons lime juice, 1 Tablespoon pure maple syrup, 1 Tablespoon mint leaves
- Toss well to combine.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve.
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Nutrition
Nutritional information is an estimation.
Kathleen says
Hi Amy, I am new to this site and this recipe was absolutely delicious. It was so refreshing, it being a very hot day here today. Definitely making this again. Thank you!
Amy Katz says
Welcome, Kathleen! I'm so happy you enjoyed the watermelon blueberry salad. 🙂