The 4th of July is a time for patriotic parades, fireworks, and celebrating our nation’s independence. It is also the perfect opportunity to enjoy some watermelon blueberry salad, all the healthy summer fruits!
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This easy-to-make recipe includes only three ingredients: watermelon, jicama, and blueberries. These delicious ingredients are on-trend this summer and easy to find in any grocery store. A red, white, and blue salad that is going to be a star of the dinner table.
Whether you’re looking for delicious food ideas or want to celebrate America’s birthday in style (or both!), give this recipe a try! It’s a healthy, refreshing option for a hot summer celebration.
Why is watermelon so popular in the summer?
Watermelon is the fourth most popular summertime fruit in America. It has many health benefits and is loaded with water. It helps replenish the body after a day in the heat, giving us that all-important energy boost!
Some people call it nature’s Gatorade because of its electrolyte properties. The water in the fruit is naturally refreshing, hydrating and its own version of a thirst-quenching beverage.
Watermelon is also high in vitamin C and lycopene, an antioxidant that’s been associated with a lower risk of cancer. Talk about an easy way to get in some healthy nutrients this summer!
Why This Watermelon Blueberry Salad Is A Must Make
- A delicious way to use up ripe watermelon.
- A red, white, and blue dessert that kids and adults can enjoy.
- Easy to make.
- No Cooking required.
- Simple ingredients.
- Great for summer cookouts, weeknight desserts, and more.
What Do I Need to Make This Watermelon Salad
- Watermelon
- Blueberry
- Jicama
- Maple Syrup
How to Make
You can jump to the recipe card for full ingredients and instructions.
Start by cutting your watermelon and jicama into sticks. Aim to cut them in the same thickness so that you can shape them into the bowl like I did to look like an American flag.
Use a star-shaped cookie cutter to make the jicama into stars, you will leave some in sticks and some for the stars.
Now begin layering a red layer, then white jicama, and repeat. Then in the top left corner do the blueberries, and top with a few jicama stars.
Drizzle with maple syrup right before serving and enjoy!
Common questions
What is jicama?
Jicama is a sweet vegetable that provides energy and nutrients. It can be eaten raw, boiled, or fried in the same way as potatoes.
The jicama root has been used for centuries by people living in Latin America to make water-based drinks with medicinal properties; these benefits are likely due to its high vitamin C content (compared to other vegetables).
is this watermelon salad vegan?
How to pick a ripe watermelon
1. Pick up the watermelon and buy a watermelon that is heavy for its size. I like to pick up a handful to really gauge which feels heaviest.
2. Next you will look for the field spot. This is a yellow-brown spot where the vine was. This means it was ripened on the field. Without this spot it means your watermelon could be under-ripe.
Alternative to maple syrup?
can you freeze watermelon salad?
Storage
If you do not eat all your watermelon fruit salad right away, you can store any leftovers in the fridge for 2-3 days. If you drizzle with syrup it will break down the fruit, and the storage life will be shorter.
Make sure the fruit is tightly covered. You can make this a day in advance on when you plan to serve if you want to serve up for a party.
Optional toppings for watermelon Fruit salad
On its own, this dish is a healthy and delicious option for any 4th of July party or gathering. There are a few ways to add a unique flavor to the salad that you’ll want to try.
- Drizzle a touch of maple syrup or honey over the top of the salad.
- Crumble feta cheese over the blueberries to add a rich flavor and to look like stars.
- Put a dollop of whipped cream on the top to serve the fruit salad as a dessert.
The end result is a healthy portion of fruit paired with a yummy topping that added together makes a soon-to-be favorite patriotic salad. This dish works well as part of an appetizer spread during the day and also can serve as dessert when served alongside other desserts like ice cream, or red white, and blue cupcakes.
Now that you know how to make this watermelon, jicama, and blueberry salad recipe with all of these different options for toppings on the table, you’ll be ready to serve up a tasty dish for your family or friends at any time!
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Printable Recipe Card
Fourth of July Watermelon Blueberry Salad
Ingredients
- 5 cups Watermelon
- 4 ½ cups Jicama
- 7 oz Blueberries
- 2 tbsp Maple Syrup – Dressing Optional
Instructions
- How to cut watermelon for fruit salad is a bit different for this recipe. The goal is to cut the watermelon into thin stick pieces to represent the stripes on Old Glory.
- Next, set aside enough jicama to use for stars, then cut the jicama into thin pieces that match the size and shape of the watermelon pieces.
- Using a cookie cutter or knife, cut the extra jicama into star shapes.
- Wash the blueberries and pat them dry.
- Arrange all of the ingredients together in a bowl to resemble an American flag in a bowl or in a large serving dish.
Nutrition Information
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Oh wow! This looks like an interesting summer fruit salad recipe???? I love watermelon, so will definitely give this salad a try???????? Also, thanks for sharing the tips ????
You are so welcome. Everything Enchanting, I do too. Lol, I love everything in this salad. Thank you for stopping by!
What a refreshing salad. I do love watermelon and this is simple to make. I discovered jicama in Mexico and love it. I can’t wait to try this unique salad in the next few days1
Thanks, Rosemary! Jicama is wonderful. Thank you for stopping by!
This salad looks so delicious. It is perfect for summertime get togethers!
Thank you, Kita; yes, I so agree! Thank you for coming by!
I love watermelon! This is my kind of salad. I hadn’t tried this yet! But I’ll sure do now. This looks delicious and healthy.
Thank you Ruth!, Thank you for coming by!
This is such a cute and creative idea – seems so simple too. I love the idea of dressing the salad with a bit of honey.
Thanks, Jupiter. Yes, very easy and simple! Thank you for coming by!
I am obsessed! These are all my fave ingredients as well as my kids so we would all eat this right up! And it’s so pretty to look at too!
All my favorites as well. Thank you. Thank you for coming by!
So cute for the 4th. How fast is this year flying by, seirously??!!
Yes! I thought the same dang thing time is flying by. Thank you for coming by!
I have never had a watermelon and blueberry salad before, but it certainly looks and sounds delicious. Thank you for sharing the recipe!
Oh boy, you dont know what your missing, HilLesha. Give it a try. Thank you for coming by!
I think this is my favorite version of the American flag yet. And it sounds like lovely snack, too. Probably lovely together with the Blackberry Basil Cocktail.
Hi Lucy, Thank you! and great mind thinks alike, lol. Thank you for coming by!
This salad looks really yummy, I never had Jicama before.
Jicama is fabulous. Thank you for coming by
Fun, delicious-looking and clever. I’d raise that up the flag pole and salute it!
Hey Ron, Amen! Thank you for coming by!
Such a very patriotic and adorable salad. We love watermelon but I sure have never thought of that combo. Yum!
Thank you Lynndee, Me too! Thank you for stopping by!
What a wonderful idea and that is looking quite delicious as well. Would love to give this a try sometime.
this is such a cute idea. maybe as a 4th of July brunch thing?
Yeah, Jasmine, maybe. Thank you for stopping by! I eat this all the time.
Delicious recipe! I love eating watermelon and cheese and thought that it was an odd combination. Glad to have found recipes such as this salad that combines watermelon and cheese.
Ivan, where do you see any cheese? Its Jicama! Thank you for stopping by!
That looks like a great salad. Very healthy and very festive.
It is very festive and healthy, so it is a win-win. Thank you for stopping by!
This looks amazing. I love all the ingredients too. My daughters sure would love to help with this. Yum!
Thank you, Kathy! I do as well. Perfect fun for everyone, lol. Thank you for stopping by!
Imagining all these three together, so refreshing.. I’ll make one sometime.
Yes, please do! Thanks for coming by!
Watermelon is so refreshing and sweet, this would be a great combination, thanks for sharing!
I love watermelon. Yes, it is a better combination with all 3. Thanks for coming by!
What a pretty salad! I don’t know how easy it is to find jicama here. I’ll have to check for it.
Marysa, Thank you! Yes, it should be readily available in your grocery stores. Ask a produce person if you can’t find any. Thanks for coming by!
Genius idea to put jicama in your salad! It’s one of our favorite snacks!
Hey Heather, all 3 of these are my favorites! Thanks for coming by!
That sounds like a really refreshing salad. I love the way you set it out too. That is such a great idea.
Hey Melanie, it is so refreshing. Thanks for coming by!
What a great way to use jicama. This salad looks very delicious for the 4th
Hi Tara, I thought so too. Thank you for stopping by!
Yum, what a perfect salad for the 4th of July. I will have to make this for sure. We love our berries!
Hey Amber, Yes, Nice. Thank you for stopping by!
What a great and healthy way of celebrating 4th July. This sounds like the perfect refreshing summer treat!
Hi Talya, Yes, I agree. Thank you for stopping by!
I have had watermelon this season but the blueberries have not come out yet. That salad does look like a cool and sweet treat for any summer meal or barbecue.
All 3 are in full here in Arizona! I agree it’s a great salad for any occasion. Thank you for stopping by!