Mint Watermelon Salad

I invented this refreshing fruit salad one sultry afternoon while my friends were gathered around my pool. It was quick to prepare, and the colorful salad disappeared from their plates even quicker. Even the kids ate it up!

—ANTOINETTE DUBECK HUNTINGDON VALLEY, PA

---

---

START TO FINISH: 20 MIN. MAKES: 8 SERVINGS

---

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 teaspoons sugar

6 cups cubed seedless watermelon

2 tablespoons minced fresh mint

Lemon wedges, optional

In a small bowl, whisk the lemon juice, oil and sugar. In a large bowl, combine watermelon and mint. Drizzle with lemon juice mixture; toss to coat. Serve with lemon wedges if desired.