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Melon, Pineapple and Mint Salad

Preparation: 20–30 minutes · Cooking: None · Makes: 1 large bowl

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Melon, Pineapple and Mint Salad

What you need

Ingredients

Ingredients for Melon, Pineapple and Mint Salad
  • ½ watermelon
  • ½ pineapple
  • ½ bunch fresh mint

Optional serving additions

  • Lemon juice, to taste
  • Chia seeds or sunflower seeds

Equipment

Equipment for Melon, Pineapple and Mint Salad
  • Chopping board and knife
  • Large bowl and spoon
  • Covered container

Let’s make it

Wash the watermelon — Melon, Pineapple and Mint Salad

STEP 1

Wash the watermelon

Wash the outside of the watermelon.

Make smaller pieces — Melon, Pineapple and Mint Salad

STEP 2

Make smaller pieces

Cut the watermelon into pieces that are easy to handle.

Remove the rind — Melon, Pineapple and Mint Salad

STEP 3

Remove the rind

Cut away the green watermelon skin and the white part beneath it.

Cut watermelon pieces — Melon, Pineapple and Mint Salad

STEP 4

Cut watermelon pieces

Cut the red watermelon flesh into bite-sized pieces.

Wash the pineapple — Melon, Pineapple and Mint Salad

STEP 5

Wash the pineapple

Wash the outside of the pineapple.

Remove pineapple skin — Melon, Pineapple and Mint Salad

STEP 6

Remove pineapple skin

Cut off the pineapple top and bottom, then cut off its tough skin.

Remove core and cut — Melon, Pineapple and Mint Salad

STEP 7

Remove core and cut

Remove the hard centre of the pineapple and cut the fruit into bite-sized pieces.

Prepare the mint — Melon, Pineapple and Mint Salad

STEP 8

Prepare the mint

Wash the mint.

Pull off the leaves and chop or tear them.

Mix and serve — Melon, Pineapple and Mint Salad

STEP 9

Mix and serve

Put the fruit and mint in a large bowl.

Mix gently.

Add optional lemon juice or seeds when serving.

Serving and storage

  • Serve chilled.
  • Add any seeds immediately before eating.
  • Refrigerate cut fruit promptly in a covered container at 5°C or colder.
  • Use within 2 days for best quality.
  • Use clean utensils to serve.
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Recipe ©2026 Deaf Chef Ross. Check labels for allergens. Follow appliance and storage instructions. Times and servings are estimates. Images are illustrative. Sources: NSW Food Authority; Victorian Government. Generated by ChatGPT for Deaf Chef Ross (C)2026.