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WATERMELON AND MINT SALAD

07/20/21 — Ada Broussard

Recipe and Photos by Ahmad Watson.


When I got my CSA box this week I was pleasantly surprised to see some fresh mint. Mint isn’t an ingredient I normally purchase in my usual lineup of greens, which is another benefit of getting the CSA box—getting to try things I don’t normally buy myself.

When eating greens/herbs, chopping them up helps to release the nutrients and begins the digestion process before the ingredients ever reach your mouth. This is why I finely chopped the mint and arugula in the recipe below. This watermelon salad is packed with nutrients and a sweet freshness that is perfect for summer, and your body will thank you when you eat it!

For the salad:

  • 3 cups cubed watermelon
  • Small handful of mint leaves, chopped small
  • Big handful of arugula, chopped small
  • ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
  • For the dressing:
  • Juice of 2 limes
  • 1 heaping tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
  • Shake of salt to taste

Directions:

  • Add all of the salad ingredients to a large bowl.
  • In a small bowl add the lime juice, honey, balsamic vinegar and salt and whisk until fully combined.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and serve cold.

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