Name: Mojito Blueberry & Watermelon Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon rum; Zest of 1 lime; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 0.125 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon piment d'Espelette; 6 cups cubed watermelon; 1 cup blueberries; 0.25 cup chopped mint; Lime wedges

Mojito Blueberry & Watermelon Salad

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Inspired by the classic mojito cocktail, this festive and healthy fruit salad gets zing from rum, lime and mint. The optional piment d'Espelette--a sweet, spicy ground pepper from the Basque region of France--adds a hint of heat that's a nice contrast to the sweet fruit. Look for this spice at specialty stores, well-stocked markets or online. You could also swap in chile-lime seasoning blend (such as Tajín) for a similar subtle kick or omit the spice altogether. Feel free to skip the rum if you prefer an alcohol-free salad. With or without the rum, this salad has summertime backyard BBQ written all over it.

Carolyn Casner

Updated on June 19, 2020

Prep Time:

10 mins

Additional Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

Servings:

Yield:

7 1/2 cups

Nutrition Profile:

Dairy-Free Diabetes Appropriate Egg Free Gluten-Free Healthy Immunity Heart Healthy Low Fat Low Sodium Low-Calorie Nut-Free Soy-Free Vegan Vegetarian

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon rum
Zest of 1 lime
1 tablespoon lime juice
⅛ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon piment d'Espelette (Optional)
6 cups cubed watermelon
1 cup blueberries
¼ cup chopped mint
Lime wedges

Directions

Combine rum, lime zest, lime juice, salt and piment d'Espelette (if using) in a large bowl. Add watermelon, blueberries and mint; toss to coat. Let stand for at least 10 minutes (or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours). Stir before serving.

Tips

To make ahead: Refrigerate for up to 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

68	Calories
0g	Fat
16g	Carbs
1g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Serving Size 1 1/4 cups
Calories 68
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 16g	6%
Dietary Fiber 2g	6%
Total Sugars 12g
Protein 1g	3%
Total Fat 0g	0%
Vitamin A 1034IU	21%
Vitamin C 17mg	19%
Folate 10mcg	3%
Sodium 52mg	2%
Calcium 21mg	2%
Iron 1mg	5%
Magnesium 19mg	5%
Potassium 211mg	4%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.