by Traci ·
5 from 11 votes
Total 15 minutes minutes
Jump To Recipe
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure policy.
A sweet and savory watermelon salad recipe made with fresh watermelon, mint, and crispy radishes, tossed in a honey-lemon vinaigrette.
It's melon season, which means it's time for watermelon mint salad. I love the melon sweetness against classic mint flavor with the subtle radish spice. It’s a hydrating, flavor explosion and perfect for warm days, BBQ parties, and picnics!
Table of Contents hide
1) Watermelon mint salad recipe ingredients
2) How to cut watermelon for watermelon salad
3) Recommended tools
4) 📖 Recipe
5) Watermelon Salad with Honey Lemon Dressing
Watermelon mint salad recipe ingredients
- watermelon
- radishes
- fresh mint
- lemon juice
- honey
- salt and pepper
How to cut watermelon for watermelon salad
The hardest part about this salad is dicing the watermelon into those cute little ½” pieces. If that's too much of a pain, you could always buy the pre-cut melon pieces. But, convenience always comes with a price.
Why not just grab a melon and practice your knife skills. They’re so fun to cut once you get the hang of it. You mustbe careful and prevent the melon from rolling when you initially cut into it. Do this by cutting off and inch or two from each end, and using either end as a base to stand it up.
As for the radishes, feel free to chop them into any bite-sized shape you like. You could even pulse them in a food processor for a few seconds, but be careful...don’t liquify them.
What I LOVE about this watermelon salad
Everything! Every time I bit into it, I feel instantly hydrated! And of course I eat a bunch at once, because I’m a watermelon-binger.
This watermelonsalad with flecks of radish, topped with mint and tossed in a honey lemon vinaigrette…it has it all going on!
I also love that it only involves a little chopping, whisking, tossing, and chilling…and you’re done!
The spicy, crisp radishes against the tender, juicy watermelon, sweetened with a little honey and lemon?…what’s not to love?!
Recommended tools
More summer recipes
- Summer Strawberry Salad
- Lemony Kale Salad
📖 Recipe
Watermelon Salad with Honey Lemon Dressing
A sweet and savory watermelon salad recipe made with fresh watermelon, mint, and radishes, tossed in a honey-lemon vinaigrette.
Prep TimePrep Time: 15 minutes mins
Total timeTotal Time: 15 minutes mins
Yield 4 1-cup servings
Author Traci Antonovich
5 from 11 votes
Print Pin
Ingredients
- 4 cups Watermelon diced
- 1 cup Radishes chopped
- ¼ cup fresh Mint chopped
- 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
- 2 teaspoons Honey
- ¼ teaspoon Sea Salt
Instructions
For the watermelon salad
In a mixing bowl, combine WATERMELON, RADISHES, and MINT; gently toss to combine.
For the dressing
In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together LEMON JUICE, HONEY, SALT, and PEPPER.
When ready to serve, pour over salad, gently toss to combine; serve chilled. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to two days.
Final step
Click stars to vote. Please visit 'Comments' below for reviews.
5 from 11 votes
Did you make this recipe? I'd love to see it!Follow @thekitchengirl on Instagram, snap a photo, and tag #thekitchengirl. This always makes my day!
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 65kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 159mg | Potassium: 254mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 984IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Easy FREE recipes to your inbox weeklyJoin The Kitchen Girl community!
Reader Interactions
We love recipe feedback...
Comments
Cindy says
Watermelon is the definition of summer for this gal. Thanks for the great recipe!Reply
Traci Antonovich says
You're so welcome! And I couldn't agree more about watermelon...it's my favvvvvv! 🙂
Michelle says
We're doing our first full diet CSA this summer, and I'm definitely stashing this recipe away for later this summer. YUM!Reply
Traci Antonovich says
Yay! Hope you love this one like I do 🙂
Marie – Not Enough Cinnamon says
It starting to be brutally hot here too so I'll definitely need this salad. I really love the addition of radish to this classic combo. Sounds delicious!Reply
Traci Antonovich says
Thanks Marie! Yes, the radish adds a whole new dimension of flavor and texture...hope you love it! 🙂
Edyta at Innocent Delight says
This sounds like my kind of salad. I love radishes and I like the idea of pairing them with watermelon and feta. 🙂Reply
Traci Antonovich says
Thanks Edyta...yes, just wait until you try them together. It's refreshing and so flavorful...hope you love it! 🙂
Catherine says
I love the combination of watermelon and radishes..it's a refreshing twist and it looks so beautiful!
Reply
Traci Antonovich says
Thanks Catherine! Love hearing that...and I feel the same way about it 😉
Jessica Formicola says
I love this combination of sweet and savory! The perfect salad for summer!Reply
Traci Antonovich says
Thanks Jessica! This one definitely screams summer...hope you get to try it out! 🙂
Kathleen says
Can't wait to try this. Such a refreshing combination <3Reply
Traci Antonovich says
Thanks Kathleen! Hope you love it like I do 🙂
rebecca says
this looks delicious! I've got a big watermelon ready to be made into this saladReply
Traci Antonovich says
Woohoo! Then you are ready to go! I hope you love it like I do...it's so easy and perfect for summer parties 🙂
Tisha says
What a unique combination! Can't wait to try it!!!Reply
Traci Antonovich says
Thanks Tisha! Hope you love it like I do 🙂
c says
Love this recipe! Simple, delicious and so light but yet so full of summer flavor!Reply
Traci Antonovich says
Thanks Cindy! I couldn't agree more 🙂
Sandhya Hariharan says
i'm loving this refreshing summer salad. Watermelon and radish is a wonderful combo.
Reply
Traci Antonovich says
Thanks Sandhya! It's one of my favs too! 🙂
Dana says
I think if you look up the word "refreshing" in the dictionary, there should be a photo of this salad. I mean come on. Watermelon AND MINT?! Sign me up, ladyfriend!Reply
Traci Antonovich says
Haha, ya killin me, D! I always love your comments...keep 'em comin! 🙂
Chef Markus Mueller says
What a great idea pairing radish and watermelon! The slightly spice crunch from the radish would contrast perfectly with the sweet watermelon!Reply
Traci Antonovich says
Thanks so much Chef Markus! Love hearing that 🙂
