Fresh Vegan Watermelon Flag Salad
A fresh, colorful, and easy vegan watermelon flag salad perfect for summer gatherings. This light and refreshing salad combines juicy watermelon, tart blueberries, and creamy coconut-based vegan cheese for a delightful treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Seedless watermelon, cut into thick, even 1-inch slices
- Fresh blueberries, rinsed and dried
- Coconut-based vegan cheese (e.g., Miyoko’s or Treeline), softened
- Fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
- Fresh lime juice, a few tablespoons
- Sea salt, a pinch
- Extra virgin olive oil, optional light drizzle
- Optional add-ins: thinly sliced cucumber or jicama, toasted pumpkin seeds
Instructions
- Rinse and dry the watermelon. Cut into thick rectangular slices about 1 inch thick. Arrange on a serving platter.
- Rinse, drain, and pat dry blueberries. Place them in a neat block on one corner of the watermelon to mimic the blue section of the flag, covering roughly a quarter of the watermelon surface.
- Using a spoon or small spatula, gently spread softened coconut cheese in stripes alternating with the watermelon slices to resemble the white stripes of the flag. If cheese is too firm, let it sit at room temperature for 10 minutes.
- Finely chop fresh mint leaves and toss lightly with fresh lime juice in a small bowl. Drizzle this mixture sparingly over the entire salad.
- Optionally, drizzle a tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil over the salad for added richness.
- Sprinkle a pinch of sea salt evenly over the salad. Add optional thin cucumber slices or toasted pumpkin seeds around the edges for extra crunch and color contrast.
- Serve immediately. If storing, cover tightly and refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving.
Notes
Use ripe watermelon with a creamy yellow spot on the rind for best sweetness. Keep watermelon and blueberries chilled until serving for extra refreshment. If coconut cheese is too firm, soften at room temperature before spreading. Blot watermelon slices with paper towels if extra juicy to avoid sogginess. Assemble the flag carefully using gentle strokes to keep stripes defined. Prepare components ahead and assemble just before serving to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 90
- Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 1.5
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