Watermelon, Blueberry, Mint Salad

I hope that everyone had a safe weekend and enjoyed celebrating the Fourth of July.  Our festivities included some quality time with the family, and little rest and relaxation, and of course, plenty of delicious food! In fact, this past week’s Seasonal Roots basket was full of some of our summertime favorites and it was so nice to be able to enjoy them as we celebrated the birth of this great nation.

In keeping with the patriotic theme of this weekend’s festivities, I decided to add a little more RED, WHITE, and BLUE to our menu with this delicious Watermelon, Blueberry, Mint Salad. I have seen so many different variations of this salad for the past couple of summers, so I decided to finally give it a try for myself. I was initially a little skeptical of the flavor and texture combinations, however our family found the result to be a refreshingly light and healthy salad that was extremely easy to make and would be the perfect addition to any summertime celebration.

As are most of the recipes that I share, this salad is very versatile. You can substitute another type of berries for the blueberries, goat cheese for the feta, basil instead of mint, and lemon juice instead of the lime juice. Just have fun experimenting with the ingredients that you have on hand and the flavors that taste best to you and your family.

Watermelon, Blueberry, Mint Salad

Ingredients:

6 cups cubed seedless watermelon

1 pint fresh blueberries

4 Tablespoons chopped mint

½ to 1 cup of cubed feta

2 Tablespoons olive oil

2 Tablespoons fresh lime juice

Local honey, to taste

Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions:

Place watermelon, blueberries, mint, and feta in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk together the oil, lime juice, salt and pepper. Add just enough honey to reach the desired amount of sweetness. Whisk again, drizzle over salad, and toss. Serve and enjoy!

Sarah Young is a wife, mother of three, Certified Health Education Specialist, and healthy living advocate. She has a background in Dietetics and a B.S. in Health, Fitness, and Recreational Resources with a concentration in Health Promotion. She is also a writer for several local and online publications, an ambassador for the Jamie Oliver Food Foundation, and a health contributor for ABC 7 News/WJLA. In her spare time, she enjoys running, hiking, gardening, and spending time with her family and their dog, Maple.