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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!
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Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: fruit salad, summer salad
Prep Time: 8 minutes
Total Time: 8 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 218kcal
Author: Jennifer Locklin
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Ingredients

  • 1 pound strawberries hulled & sliced
  • ½ seedless watermelon cubed or scooped with a melon baller
  • 6 mint leaves thinly sliced
  • 3 basil leaves thinly sliced
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt

Honey Lime Vinaigrette:

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: 218kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 565mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 43g | Vitamin A: 2202IU | Vitamin C: 78mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 1mg

*Nutrition information is automatically calculated based on ingredient data and should be considered an estimate. When multiple ingredient options are provided, the first listed is used for calculation. Optional ingredients and garnishes are not included in the nutrition analysis.