Mojito Watermelon Salad

A light, refreshing, and full-flavored summer snack

Yield: 4–6 servings

Recipe by Leah Leora

Prep by Shaindy Sturman

Styling and photography by Chay Berger

Ingredients:

 

½ of a small watermelon

2½ tablespoons lime juice

2 teaspoons sugar

½ teaspoon lime zest

1½ tablespoons fresh mint, chopped

1½ tablespoons rum (optional)

Fresh mint leaves, for garnish (optional)

Limes, for garnish (optional)

Blueberries, for garnish (optional)

 

Directions:

 

Cut watermelon into small triangles.

In a bowl, mix lime juice, sugar, lime zest, mint, and rum (if using).

Pour over the watermelon and refrigerate for an hour.

Garnish as desired.