In many cases, you can make an “ordinary” food item a whole lot better just by adding a few simple ingredients. Oatmeal is better with a sprinkle of brown sugar. Pizza gets pizzazz with a dash of oregano. Ice cream is more fun with a few sprinkles.
Watermelon is the same way, and today’s recipe is a good example of that “simple ingredients” formula. What happens when you sprinkle chopped mint and lime juice on a few wedges of watermelon? You’ll have to try it for yourself to find out, but I think we can all agree it sounds pretty awesome.
WATERMELON SLICES WITH MINT AND LIME
INGREDIENTS
1 chilled seedless watermelon
1/2 bunch fresh mint
4 limes, 2 zested, 2 juiced
3/4 cup sugar
DIRECTIONS
Cut the watermelon into wedges. Chop the mint leaves and place in a bowl with 2 tablespoons of the lime zest. Add the sugar and stir well. Place the watermelon on a serving plate and squeeze the lime juice over the wedges. Sprinkle on the mint-lime sugar.