Description
Refresh your summer gatherings with this delightful Strawberry Watermelon Salad with Honey-Lime Vinaigrette. This vibrant dish combines juicy strawberries and sweet watermelon, enhanced by a light dressing that features honey and fresh lime juice. Perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a picnic, potluck, or just a sunny day at home, this salad is quick to prepare and impressively colorful. With fresh herbs like mint and basil, each bite bursts with flavor, making it a guilt-free option that’s both nutritious and visually appealing. Enjoy the refreshing taste of summer in every serving!
Ingredients
- 1 pound strawberries (hulled & sliced)
- 1/2 seedless watermelon (cubed)
- 6 mint leaves (thinly sliced)
- 3 basil leaves (thinly sliced)
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 1/4 cup fresh squeezed lime juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Sea salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse strawberries and watermelon under cool water. Hull and slice strawberries; cut watermelon into cubes.
- In a small bowl, mix thinly sliced mint and basil; set aside.
- Whisk together honey, lime zest, lime juice, olive oil, sea salt, and black pepper in another bowl.
- In a large mixing bowl, gently toss strawberries and watermelon together with the herbs.
- Drizzle the dressing over the fruit mixture; toss gently to coat without smashing the fruit.
- Serve immediately for optimal freshness.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Use ripe fruits for maximum sweetness. Chill the salad before serving for enhanced flavors. Feel free to customize by adding other fruits like blueberries or peaches.