Recipe and Photos by Ahmad Watson.

When I got my CSA box this week I was pleasantly surprised to see some fresh mint. Mint isn’t an ingredient I normally purchase in my usual lineup of greens, which is another benefit of getting the CSA box—getting to try things I don’t normally buy myself.

When eating greens/herbs, chopping them up helps to release the nutrients and begins the digestion process before the ingredients ever reach your mouth. This is why I finely chopped the mint and arugula in the recipe below. This watermelon salad is packed with nutrients and a sweet freshness that is perfect for summer, and your body will thank you when you eat it!

For the salad:

• 3 cups cubed watermelon
• Small handful of mint leaves, chopped small
• Big handful of arugula, chopped small
• ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
• For the dressing:
• Juice of 2 limes
• 1 heaping tbsp honey
• 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
• Shake of salt to taste

Directions:

• Add all of the salad ingredients to a large bowl.
• In a small bowl add the lime juice, honey, balsamic vinegar and salt and whisk until fully combined.
• Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and serve cold.