Watermelon Salad with Rum and Mint

By mirving

Ingredients

• 1/2 tsp finely grated lime zest plus 2 tblsp juice from the lime
• 2 tblsp light brown sugar
• 2 tblsp light rum
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 6 lb piece chilled seedless watermelon
• 2 tblsp slivered fresh mint leaves

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, whisk together lime juice, sugar, rum and salt. Use a melon baller, or simply cut up watermelon into bite size chunks. Add melon to lime mixture in bowl. Sprinkle with mint and lime zest and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate up to 2 hours.