Watermelon And Lychee Salad Recipe

A taste of summer sunshine! This vibrant Watermelon & Lychee Salad is a family favorite, passed down through generations. Sweet watermelon and delicate lychees are perfectly balanced with a tangy lemon-sugar syrup. Easy to make and incredibly refreshing, this salad is perfect for a hot summer day or a light dessert. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this simple yet elegant recipe!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 86.1 kcal
Protein 3g
Rating 2.5 (2 Reviews)
Watermelon And Lychee Salad 12

Recipe Actions

Share this recipe:

Recipe Author

Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Watermelon And Lychee Salad

Cook Smarter with Sous, Your Kitchen Companion

Missing an ingredient for this Watermelon And Lychee Salad? Need a perfect wine pairing or a healthy side dish idea? Don't guess—ask Sous! Your AI-powered sous-chef is ready to help you swap ingredients, adjust serving sizes, and discover flavor tips in seconds.

How to Make Watermelon And Lychee Salad

  1. Dice 4 cups of watermelon into small cubes (approximately 1.5cm x 1.5cm).
  2. Remove the skins and seeds from 1 cup of fresh lychees.
  3. Tear the lychee flesh into bite-sized pieces.
  4. In a small saucepan, bring 1/2 cup of water to a boil.
  5. Stir in 1/4 cup granulated sugar until completely dissolved.
  6. Remove from heat and let the syrup cool completely.
  7. Stir in 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice.
  8. Gently combine the diced watermelon and lychees with the cooled lemon-sugar syrup.
  9. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the salad to chill thoroughly.
  10. Serve chilled. Garnish with fresh mint leaves (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

70g

Fat

0g

Carbs

7g