Refreshing Watermelon Blueberry Salad (Red, White and Blue Salad)
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Celebrate summer holidays (or any day) with this vibrant and healthy watermelon blueberry salad. It’s made with juicy watermelon, sweet blueberries, tangy feta cheese, and fresh mint. It’s the perfect addition to any summer gathering.
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What makes this salad a summer favorite
What you’ll need to make this refreshing fruit salad
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How to make watermelon blueberry salad
Prepare the Ingredients: Cut the watermelon into 1-inch cubes, ensuring any seeds are removed – even seedless watermelon sometimes contain a few seeds. Rinse and drain the blueberries. Chop the fresh mint and crumble the feta cheese.
STEP 1: In a large bowl, gently mix the watermelon, blueberries, mint and feta cheese.
STEP 2: Drizzle the freshly squeezed lemon juice over the salad and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving.
Some tips for making the best watermelon blueberry salad
- Save time and look for pre-cut watermelon in the produce section.
- If you’re preparing this salad in advance, wait to add the feta just before serving to keep the flavors fresh and the texture crisp.
- Citric acid in lemon juice helps to keep the fruit from browning. If you are preparing ahead of time, don’t skimp on the lemon juice.
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Recipe variations and add-ins
This salad is as flexible as it is festive! There are plenty of ways to put your own twist on it. Try swapping in different fruits or add-ins to match the color theme or add fun extras for more texture and flavor.
Alternative fruits:
- Red: Strawberries, raspberries, red grapes, cherries
- White: Honeydew melon, jicama, peeled apple slices, banana
- Blue: Blackberries, concord grapes
Fun add-ins:
- Nuts: Slivered almonds, chopped pecans, or walnuts for added crunch
- Seeds: Chia seeds or sunflower seeds for a nutritional boost
- Herbs: Basil or cilantro for a different flavor profile
- Dressings: A drizzle of honey-lime dressing or a splash of orange juice for added zest.
If you love light, fruity dishes like this, be sure to check out my refreshing watermelon cucumber salsa; it’s another perfect way to enjoy summer produce!
Storing and Using Leftovers
Store any leftover fruit salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. It’s just as tasty the next day and can be reinvented in fun ways—try tossing it over a bed of arugula or field greens for a quick side salad, or spoon it over yogurt for a refreshing breakfast or snack
What to serve with watermelon blueberry salad
This fresh fruit salad is perfect for summer BBQs or any occasion. Pair it with our vegetable noodle salad for a vibrant summer spread. It also tastes great with so many things like grilled chicken, fish, hot dogs and burgers.
This salad also tastes great as a breakfast side with a veggie frittata or breakfast tacos.
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Recipe FAQs
Fresh herbs are the best in this refreshing salad. Dried herbs will not offer the same amount of freshness.
Fresh lemon juice is the best choice, but bottled will work in a pinch. Approximately two tablespoons of bottled lemon juice equals the juice of one lemon. Keep in mind the flavor will be different.
Fruit is naturally sweet and doesn’t need to be added to this salad. However, if you prefer a sweeter taste, you can add a little bit of sugar to taste.
I don’t recommend using frozen fruit for this salad. Frozen fruit tends to release excess moisture upon thawing, which will make a mushy fruit salad.
You can prepare this salad up to 2 hours in advance. If you are making it ahead, use half the lemon juice and add the remainder just before serving with the crumbled cheese.
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Red White and Blue Salad
Ingredients
- 1 Pint fresh blueberries
- 3 cups chopped watermelon about one half of a small watermelon
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
- 1 1/2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbles
Instructions
- chop the watermelon and place it into a bowl along with the blueberries, chopped mint and cheese crumbles.
- add the lemon juice and serve.
Notes
- For a dairy-free or vegan version, replace the feta cheese with a white fruit or vegetable such as apples, jicama, or cucumber
- Substitute the lemon juice for fresh lime or orange juice
- Replace the watermelon with strawberries
Nutrition
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and can vary based on cooking methods and ingredients used
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