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    Salted Watermelon with Olive Oil and Mint

    Updated: Jun 14th 2019 โ€ข Published: May 26th 2018 โ€ข 21 Comments

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    Stacked wedges of watermelon with black salt on them on a white plate.

    Sweet, salty and so refreshing. This salted watermelon salad will blow you away!!! If you haven't tried salted watermelon yet you are in for a treat.

    Wedges of watermelon with black salt, on a white plate garnished with shredded mint.

    The sun is shining, the sky is a deep almost turquoise blue, the smoky smell of BBQ fills the air and all you can hear is the soft murmur of friends chatting. A weekend backyard get together, is there any better way to spend a Saturday than outside with friends and family?

    The table is covered with delicious platters of food, couscous salad, pasta salad, coleslaw, fresh baked bread, apple cider grilled chicken, homemade hamburgers, some tender lamb chops and a big platter of salted watermelon. So much food and so many friends to enjoy the day with.

    Salt on watermelon surprises people, but you watch as your friends try it and their look of curiosity turns to a look of surprise and then develops into a giant grin.

    So sweet, so juicy and so unexpected. So many compliments come your way and you know that everyone you care about is having a great weekend. What could be better than that?

    Close up on the flesh of the watermelon wedge with black salt and mint garnishing it.

    Why put salt on watermelon?

    The salt on watermelon enhances the sweetness, it just brings out the flavor, creating a salty sweet contrast. The amount of salt you add is up to you. I like a good amount of salt, some people will prefer a merest sprinkle.

    But the type of salt....well this is the time to break out the best salt you have. I love to use black salt, the colour contrast just makes me smile, but a pink salt or a good flaky sea salt works just as well.

    Please don't use the free flowing table salt. It doesn't have the wonderful tang on real salt, you'll end up with a metal taste and that just ruins everything!

    Long whole plate on a grey table with salted watermelon on it.Yellow napkin into background

    For more delicious summer recipes check out:

    • Mozzarella and Watermelon Salad
    • Individual Strawberry Trifle
    • Jalapeรฑo Lime Chicken with Corn Mash
    • Pea Bruschetta
    • Orange and Thyme Gin and Tonic
    • Strawberry and Feta Bruschetta

    Enjoy x



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    4.91 from 11 votes

    RECIPE - Salted Watermelon with Mint and Olive Oil

    Sweet, salty and so refreshing. This salted watermelon salad will blow you away!!! If you haven't tried salted watermelon yet you are in for a treat. A great summer recipe!
    Prep Time10 mins
    Total Time10 mins
    Course: Appetizer, Snack
    Cuisine: Modern Australian
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 184kcal
    Author: Claire | Sprinkle and Sprouts
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    Ingredients

    • 1 watermelon
    • 1-2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil - the best you can afford
    • 1-2 tablespoon black salt - or sea salt
    • 2 tablespoon shredded mint

    Instructions

    • Cut the watermelon into small wedges.
    • Arrange the watermelon wedges on a large plate or platter.
    • Drizzle the watermelon with the extra virgin olive oil.
    • Sprinkle the black salt on the top.
    • Scatter the shredded mint leaves over the watermelon.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 184kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 2g | Sodium: 877mg | Potassium: 630mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 3220IU | Vitamin C: 45.7mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 1.4mg
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    Comments

    1. Jason says

      May 31, 2018 at 12:06 am

      5 stars
      Love the touch of mint. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        May 31, 2018 at 9:38 am

        Thank you Jason ๐Ÿ˜€

        Reply
    2. Liz says

      May 27, 2018 at 11:54 pm

      5 stars
      My mother-in-law loved salting her melon so I knew I'd love this recipe before I even tasted it! Now it will be a regular on our summer recipe rotation---so delicious!

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        May 28, 2018 at 2:11 pm

        Thank you Liz, so happy you enjoyed it...and it has MIL approval ๐Ÿ˜€ ๐Ÿ˜€

        Reply
    3. Linda says

      May 27, 2018 at 11:25 pm

      5 stars
      I have to admit, I have never had salt on watermelon and we eat it all the time down here in hot South Florida. Now I am going to have to try it because it sounds like it will give more of a flavor pop. And it will give me a good use for my over-achieving mint plant. ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        May 28, 2018 at 2:11 pm

        Mint grows like crazy doesn't it!!!
        I hope you the love salted watermelon, we are obsessed with it. ๐Ÿ˜€

        Reply
    4. shelby says

      May 27, 2018 at 10:29 pm

      5 stars
      I have eaten salt on watermelon before, but I really love you used black salt here. I will definitely give it a try! The photos look amazing!

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        May 28, 2018 at 2:12 pm

        Thank you. I just love black salt, I am slowly converting all my friends ๐Ÿ˜‰

        Reply
    5. Claudia Lamascolo says

      May 27, 2018 at 8:16 pm

      5 stars
      I love watermelon. How refreshing alone it is its wonderful but with mint too that sounds like heaven on my plate. I will love this on a hot summers day!

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        May 28, 2018 at 2:13 pm

        It really is such a refreshing summer platter. I love it so much.

        Reply
    6. camila says

      May 27, 2018 at 6:45 pm

      5 stars
      Tis the season for eating watermelon!!! Absolutely love it!!!

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        May 28, 2018 at 2:14 pm

        Got to love the summer when watermelon is so plentiful. (Although it is Autumn here, but I will still eat it whenever I can ๐Ÿ˜€ )

        Reply
    7. Chris says

      May 27, 2018 at 6:40 pm

      5 stars
      Ugh, you're speaking to my soul right now. Watermelon, mint and salt is just a combination to die for. Your version looks absolutely gorgeous!!

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        May 28, 2018 at 2:15 pm

        Thank you Chris....it is just the best isn't it ๐Ÿ˜€

        Reply
    8. Sally - My Custard Pie says

      May 27, 2018 at 4:59 pm

      5 stars
      A new way to think about watermelon for sure. Bookmarked until they are back at our farmers' market.

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        May 28, 2018 at 2:15 pm

        Yeah ๐Ÿ˜€
        I hope they appear soon for you as I know you are going to LOVE this ๐Ÿ˜€

        Reply
    9. Neli Howard says

      May 27, 2018 at 2:23 pm

      5 stars
      Interesting idea! Deliciously. This recipe is perfect for me and my family. I LOVE how easy and delicious this is! Love everything about this recipe! thank you.

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        May 28, 2018 at 2:16 pm

        It is such a great snack for the family. Especially when it is hot outside, so refreshing ๐Ÿ˜€

        Reply
    10. Shanika says

      May 27, 2018 at 11:06 am

      5 stars
      I just love a good slice of watermelon, but I've never tried it with olive oil. I must try!

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        May 27, 2018 at 11:47 am

        It is so good with the salt and olive oil....I hope you enjoy it ๐Ÿ˜€

        Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        May 27, 2018 at 11:47 am

        It is so good with the salt....I hope you enjoy it ๐Ÿ˜€

        Reply

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