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Crenshaw Melon Lime Mint

Melon Salad with Mint & Lime

Posted on July 26, 2021March 6, 2022 by Jen

Watermelon Sugar…Tastes Like Summer

A Bit of History:

The Harry Styles song Watermelon Sugar has been stuck in my head for weeks now. When I think about the tastes of summer, I immediately conjure light and refreshing recipes. Last summer, I first tasted Crenshaw melons at Boone Hall farms down the road. They were hands down the sweetest, best melon I had ever eaten and I love the beautiful yellow color. Ever since then, I eagerly search my local farmer’s market for these wonderful delicacies to make Melon Salad with fresh mint and lime juice.

About the Recipe: Melon Salad with Mint & Lime

Google searches reveal many, many recipes for fresh melon salads, but this is our favorite way to enjoy ripe Crenshaw and watermelons all summer. We simply toss them with lime, fresh mint, and sometimes a dash of honey. Allowing the fruit to marinate for a day or two really saturates the flavor. A light, refreshing, healthy summer dessert or side dish for your next gathering.


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This recipe is so easy you simply cube the melon and toss with the other ingredients!

Crenshaw Melon Lime Mint

Crenshaw Melon or Watermelon Salad with fresh Mint & Lime Juice

A light refreshing summer salad perfect for dessert or a side dish. Simply toss fresh watermelon or Crenshaw melon with lime juice and fresh mint.
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 10 minutes mins
Course Dessert, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 8-10 cups Crenshaw melon (or substitute watermelon)
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (more to taste)
  • 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves minced
  • 1 tbsp honey (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Cut the melon into bite sized cubes. Toss all ingredients together and allow to marinate for several hours or overnight. For additional sweetness, add honey if desired. Serve with fresh mint or lime wedges.
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Looking for some other great summer recipes? Try these Ultratruffle favorites:

Basil Mint Cucumber Dressing over a Strawberry Hazelnut Salad

Basil, Leek, & Miso Vinaigrette over a Peach, Cucumber, Mixed Greens Salad

Farmer’s Market Fattoush Salad

Strawberry Mint Basil Cucumber Salad

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Are you striving to make a lifestyle change or looking to discover plant-focused recipes the whole family will love?

My name is Jen. I am a wife, mom, and a pharmacist. I love to cook for my family, hike, run, and read about history. I enjoy eating fresh, seasonal, locally available produce. In addition to endurance trail runs and long bike rides, I will happily set out on foraging hikes for mushrooms and truffles.

Waiting for the seasons to change, fruits to ripen, vegetables to mature, or truffles to reach their peak (7-11 years) is an endurance sport in itself.  Nonetheless, the time and effort spent is well worth crossing that finish line and enjoying a delicious, healthy meal.

I always say the slower you run, the more you enjoy the trail. Food is the same. Cooking together in the kitchen with freshly harvested fruits and vegetables is all about taking life slower and enjoying the process and experience. Plant-based, healthy food for the whole family with less effort, so you can slow down and enjoy life!

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