Food & Cooking Recipes Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes Watermelon Salad with Rum and Mint 3.0 (39) 1 Review By Martha Stewart Editors Martha Stewart Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter Website An article attributed to "Martha Stewart Editors" indicates when several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The Martha Stewart team aims to teach and inspire readers daily with tested-until-perfected recipes, creative DIY projects, and elevated home and entertaining ideas. They are experts in their fields who research, create, and test the best ways to help readers design the life they want. The joy is in the doing. Editorial Guidelines Updated on May 16, 2017 Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Prep Time: 20 mins Total Time: 20 mins Servings: 6 Pretty-in-pink melon, all grown up, energizes this spirited salad. Ingredients ½ teaspoon finely grated lime zest plus 2 tablespoons juice (from 1 lime) 2 tablespoons light-brown sugar 2 tablespoons light rum ¼ teaspoon salt 6 -pound piece chilled seedless watermelon 2 tablespoons slivered fresh mint leaves Directions In a large bowl, whisk together lime juice, sugar, rum, and salt. Using a melon baller, scoop melon into balls (you'll get about 10 cups), or cut melon 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. Print