Description
When the weather heats up and the grill comes out, there’s nothing better than a refreshing fruit salad to balance all that smoky, savory barbecue goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups fresh watermelon, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 cups fresh pineapple, cut into small chunks
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 tablespoon honey or agave (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint or basil, chopped
- Pinch of salt, to enhance sweetness
- Optional: ¼ cup crumbled feta, chili flakes, or lime zest for garnish
Instructions
Use a sharp knife to cube your watermelon and pineapple into even, bite-sized pieces. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.
Drizzle the lime juice and honey over the fruit. Sprinkle in the salt and gently toss to coat everything evenly.
Fold in chopped fresh mint or basil, reserving a little for garnish.
Top with feta, chili flakes, or extra herbs if desired. Serve immediately or chill for 20 minutes to enhance the flavors.
Notes
Watermelon Tips:
- Look for a yellow field spot—this means it ripened on the vine.
- The melon should feel heavy for its size, signaling juicy flesh.
- A hollow sound when tapped is a good sign of ripeness.
Pineapple Tips:
- Choose one with a sweet, fragrant smell at the base.
- The skin should be mostly golden with a bit of green.
- Leaves should pull out easily from the crown when ripe.
- Prep Time: 15
- Category: Dinner
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4–6
- Calories: 220
- Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 12g
Keywords: Pineapple and Watermelon Salad