Strawberry Watermelon Salad with Honey-Lime Vinaigrette
When the summer months roll around, there’s nothing quite like a vibrant, refreshing salad to cool you down. This Strawberry Watermelon Salad is the perfect summer salad—light, colorful, and packed with sweet fruit. Imagine juicy strawberries, sweet watermelon, and fresh herbs all brought together with a tangy honey lime dressing. It’s an absolute hit at any summer potluck, picnic, or pool party!
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 8 minutes
- Yield: 6 1x
- Category: Salad
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 pound strawberries (hulled & sliced)
- 1/2 seedless watermelon (cubed or scooped with a melon baller)
- 6 mint leaves (thinly sliced)
- 3 basil leaves (thinly sliced)
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
Honey Lime Vinaigrette:
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 1/4 cup fresh squeezed lime juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
Instructions
Prepare the Fruit:
- Cut the Watermelon: Chunk the fruit with a knife or use a melon baller to scoop out bite-sized pieces of watermelon and place them in a large mixing bowl.
- Add Strawberries: Hull and slice the strawberries, adding them to the bowl.
- Sprinkle Herbs: Slice mint and basil leaves, sprinkling them over the fruit.
Make the Vinaigrette:
- Combine Ingredients: Mix honey, lime zest, lime juice, and sea salt in a small bowl.
- Whisk in Olive Oil: Gradually whisk in the olive oil until smooth.
Finish and Serve:
- Drizzle Vinaigrette: Pour half of the vinaigrette over the fruit mixture.
- Toss and Serve: Gently toss to coat and serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Calories: 218
- Sugar: 43
- Sodium: 200
- Fat: 3
- Saturated Fat: 0.4
- Carbohydrates: 51
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 3