Watermelon Mango Salad

Bright, refreshing, and bursting with summery sweetness, this Watermelon Mango Salad is a vibrant medley of juicy watermelon, tropical mango, crisp cucumber, and zesty red onion. Tossed with fresh mint and a tangy lime-honey dressing, this quick and easy recipe is a feast for both the eyes and the palate. Perfect as a light appetizer, a picnic side dish, or a cooling companion to spicy mains, this salad comes together in just 15 minutes—no cooking required! With its balance of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors, it's the ultimate healthy crowd-pleaser for warm-weather gatherings.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups (diced) watermelon
• 2 (large, diced) mango
• 1 (medium, diced) cucumber
• 0.25 (small, finely chopped) red onion
• 0.25 cup (chopped) fresh mint leaves
• 1 (juiced) lime
• 1 tablespoon honey or agave syrup
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry all produce.

Step 2

Cut the watermelon into bite-sized cubes (about 4 cups) and place them in a large mixing bowl.

Step 3

Peel and dice the mangoes into similar-sized cubes and add them to the bowl with the watermelon.

Step 4

Dice the cucumber into small pieces and add it to the bowl. If the cucumber skin is thick or waxy, consider peeling it beforehand.

Step 5

Finely chop 1/4 of a small red onion and add it to the salad. Adjust onion quantity to taste if desired.

Step 6

Chop fresh mint leaves into small pieces and mix them into the salad for a burst of fresh flavor.

Step 7

In a small bowl, whisk together the juice of 1 lime, 1 tablespoon of honey or agave syrup, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 8

Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss everything together to combine, ensuring the fruits and vegetables are evenly coated.

Step 9

Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning if needed. Add more lime juice, salt, or honey to suit your preference.

Step 10

Transfer the salad to a serving dish or individual bowls. Optionally, garnish with a few extra mint leaves for presentation.

Step 11

Serve immediately for the freshest flavor. This salad can also be refrigerated for up to 1 hour for a chilled option.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1465.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	625.3

Total Fat 4.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 611.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 157.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.7g	0%
Total Sugars 124.6g
Protein 13.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 339.0mg	0%
Iron 8.4mg	0%
Potassium 2261.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 5.0%

Protein: 7.3%

Carbs: 87.6%