Strawberry Watermelon Salad with Honey-Lime Vinaigrette
Brighten your summer days with this refreshing Strawberry Watermelon Salad with Honey-Lime Vinaigrette. This delightful dish combines juicy strawberries and sweet watermelon, enhanced by a zesty honey-lime dressing that perfectly complements the fresh herbs. Ideal for potlucks, picnics, or casual gatherings, this salad is not only bursting with flavor but also visually stunning. In just a few minutes, you can create a nutritious and vibrant dish that will impress your guests and elevate your summer dining experience.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 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
- Hull and slice strawberries, placing them in a large mixing bowl.
- Cut the watermelon into cubes or use a melon baller and add to the bowl.
- Thinly slice mint and basil leaves, adding them to the fruit mixture.
- Sprinkle in the sea salt and gently toss to combine.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together honey, lime zest, lime juice, olive oil, remaining sea salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat without crushing the fruit.
- Serve immediately for maximum freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg