If you are looking for a new way to prepare a fruit salad and add flavour to elevate the taste of that tropical favourite, watermelon, then look no further. There is one unusual ingredient you might not have thought about that will elevate the taste into a realm truly out of this world.
Watermelon is a staple fruit in any household fruit bowl, but sometimes its taste can vary between watery and bitter; you never really know what you might get, but some fruit enthusiasts suggest sprinkling salt on watermelon is a combination that works well together.
Similar to loved duos such as salted caramel, peanut butter, or any other sweet desserts that have a small hint of salt to emphasize their flavour, watermelon is no different, as it is usually paired with salads that have feta cheese and tangy balsamic vinegar. It is the type of fruit that can do no wrong with a few ‘unusual’ ingredients.
Salt works well with watermelon because it cuts through any bitterness and brings out the fruit’s sweetness. It also works well for other fruits that have a bitter taste, such as grapefruit and cranberries. Salt enhances the fruits’ natural flavours.
Salting watermelon also improves the fruit’s texture. A little sprinkling of salt brings all the liquid to the surface of the water-rich fruit. As a result, each bite is guaranteed to be juicy and sweet. Some people even salt their watermelon slices, wait a few minutes, then dig in to allow this process a little time to get going.
If you are wondering just how much salt you should add to your fruit, a pinch of salt will go a long way; you don’t want to overdo it to the point that the fruit is no longer sweet – just enough so that you can take away its bitterness.
You can choose from sea-salt, which is considered a healthier option, but it really is personal preference, and if you feel like taking it to the next level. Pink Himalayan salt not only sounds a bit more exotic, but it adds a nice crystal-like texture if you wish to present it on a fruit salad table for hosting guests!