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Watermelon and Raspberry Salad

Easy to prepare, this vibrant pink fruit salad can be served on its own or spooned over a scoop of vanilla ice cream or your favorite sorbet.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 4

Ingredients

1 4 1/2-pound piece watermelon, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch cubes (about 4 cups)
1 pint fresh raspberries
Juice of 1 lemon
1/4 cup sugar
Vanilla ice cream, for serving (optional)

Preparation

  1. Place the watermelon in a large bowl, and add the raspberries, lemon juice, and sugar; toss to combine. Let stand at least 30 minutes, tossing occasionally, until all the sugar is dissolved. Serve chilled or at room temperature with vanilla ice cream, if desired.

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Reprinted with permission from The Martha Stewart Living Cookbook: The New Classics by Martha Stewart Living Magazine, copyright © 2007. Published by Clarkson Potter, a division of The Crown Publishing Group. Buy the full book from Amazon.
TagsFruit DessertDessertAmericanWatermelonMelonFruitRaspberryBerryLemonCitrusLunchDinnerGluten FreeNut FreeVegetarianEasy5 Ingredients or FewerMake AheadNo-CookSummerCookbooks
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