Watermelon Mint Salad

This watermelon mint salad is a light and refreshing summer fruit salad featuring berries, grapes, and a homemade mint-ginger syrup.

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 5

Total Time 15

Servings servings

In a small saucepan, combine sugar, water, chopped mint, and ground ginger. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
¼ cup sugar, ¼ cup water, ¼ cup chopped fresh mint, ½ teaspoon ground ginger
Cut watermelon into 1-inch chunks. Halve the grapes, slice the strawberries, and rinse the blueberries. Add all fruit to a large bowl.
4 cups 1-inch watermelon chunks, 2 cups halved seedless grapes, 1 cup hulled and halved fresh strawberries, 1 cup fresh blueberries
Pour cooled syrup over the fruit and gently toss to coat evenly.
Serve immediately, or chill and serve later. Toss again before serving to redistribute the syrup.

Let the mint-ginger syrup cool completely before tossing it with the fruit to keep everything crisp and fresh.
For the sweetest flavor, use fully ripe fruit, especially the watermelon. Look for one with a creamy yellow spot and a heavy feel.
If making ahead, prep the fruit and syrup separately and combine just before serving for the best texture.