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Watermelon Mojito Salad- #CookOutWeek

Hey y’all and Happy Monday! This week I’ve joined close to 50 other bloggers to bring you a week long celebration of everything picnics, potlucks, BBQs, pool parties, porch parties….you name it, we’re bringing you ALL the inspiration to host a cookout of your own. Conveniently we are calling it #CookOutWeek, so a simple search using the hashtag will organize everyone’s recipes. And, we thought it appropriate that we gift one lucky winner with a prize package of everything you might need- including a GRILL!

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As part of the unofficial welcome committee for #CookOutWeek (there’s not an actual welcome committee, but if there was I would volunteer to be the one to welcome you!), I’m kicking things off with this Watermelon Mojito Salad recipe that is summertime perfect for hot temperature climates. The ingredients may seem a little wacky, but in my opinion, nothing beats watermelon in the summer. Toss in some cucumbers because not only are they also hydrating, but they’re the “salad” part of your Watermelon Mojito Salad!

 Watermelon Mojito Salad

A few more ingredients for extra flavor and you’ve got yourself a treat that is easy, fresh, delicious….and pretty to serve.

Watermelon Mojito Salad
Recipe Type: Appetizer
Author: Aimee
Prep time: 10 mins
Total time: 10 mins
Serves: 7 cups
From the cookbook: Picnics, Potlucks & Porch Parties The combination of watermelon and cucumber is sort of an odd one, but both provide intense hydration. Light, refreshing and a little bit tangy, serve this salad in the heat of summer, or as a poolside snack and watch them keep coming back.
Ingredients
  • 6 cups seedless watermelon, cubed
  • 2 medium English cucumbers, halved and sliced
  • 3 tablespoon fresh mint, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup fresh lime juice (about 4 limes)
  • 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper
Instructions
  1. Combine the watermelon, cucumber and fresh mint in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients together. Pour over the salad; tossing to coat.
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 Watermelon Mojito Salad

And speaking of serving, I  like to serve this recipe poolside because it’s super refreshing, light and fruity and just screams “HELLO SUMMER!”. Or, at least, that’s what I say when I serve it.

 Since we will be posting all week, I’ll be sharing something for the grill, (because hello, one of you will win one), as well as a bite size dessert perfect for sharing later in the week.

Let’s talk about the prize package, shall we?

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Don’t forget to check back throughout the week with all of the bloggers participating to get some yummy #CookoutWeek recipes. Here’s the full list of participating bloggers:

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Southern born and raised, Aimee enjoys living life in the deep South with husband Brian and Cavalier King Charles Spaniels Milo, Murph, Tucker and their occasional foster dog. A graduate of Louisiana College, she once haphazardly traded in a career in corporate insurance for the aprons and ovens of her kitchen. AimeeBroussard.com is the online diary of her journey as an award-winning cookie creator and two-time cookbook author.

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  1. Wendy, A Day in the Life on the Farm says

    June 27, 2016 at 2:43 pm

    What a great salad for those hot sultry days when you can’t decide if you want a refreshing drink or some food. This gives you both hydration and nutrition.

    Reply
    • Aimee says

      June 30, 2016 at 8:36 am

      Right?? When it’s 100 degrees here, my brain may want a burger but it’s too hot to eat anything non-hydrating. This salad is perfect for those moments when you need….something!

      Reply
  2. Farrah says

    June 27, 2016 at 8:28 pm

    Yummy! <3 I can't say I've ever tried something like this before, but it looks like the most refreshing salad ever! So perfect for a hot summer day!

    Reply
    • Aimee says

      June 30, 2016 at 8:34 am

      So refreshing! Perfect for pool parties when it’s just so darn hot. 🙂

      Reply
  3. Kitty says

    June 27, 2016 at 10:45 pm

    Watermelon salads are so delicious but I always forget that’s an option. The first thing I think is margaritas and then all other thoughts are lost forever 🙂 I’ll have to try to break the cycle because this looks great!

    Reply
    • Aimee says

      June 30, 2016 at 8:33 am

      Ha ha!!! Now you have me wanting watermelon margaritas- YUM!!! Adding that to the weekend menu. THANK YOU!!!

      Reply
  4. Abbe@This is How I Cook says

    June 27, 2016 at 11:15 pm

    Sounds fabulous Aimee! Still have lots of mint growing in the garden! Can’t wait to give this a try!

    Reply
    • Aimee says

      June 30, 2016 at 8:33 am

      Our mint is still holding strong here, too! Enjoy!

      Reply
  5. Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie says

    June 30, 2016 at 10:04 am

    Oh yum what a refreshing fruit salad! I need to try this.

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