Citrus-Infused Watermelon Salad with Mint

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Juicy watermelon cubes bathed in zesty citrus dressing, cooled and topped with fresh mint for refreshing contrast. This Tropical-inspired salad recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs seedless watermelon, lime juice, mint leaves into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 80 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Serves 4 Tropical cuisine 80 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Cut watermelon into 1-inch cubes and arrange in a single layer on a chilled plate. Whisk 2 tbsp lime juice with 1/4 tsp honey until combined.
  2. Step 2: Drizzle lime juice mixture evenly over watermelon, then gently toss to coat without crushing.
  3. Step 3: Top with 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves and 1 tbsp toasted coconut flakes just before serving to maintain texture.

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