Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of summer with this Strawberry Watermelon Salad featuring a zesty Honey-Lime Vinaigrette. This refreshing salad combines sweet, juicy strawberries and succulent watermelon, enhanced by fresh mint and basil. Tossed in a tangy dressing made from honey, lime juice, and olive oil, it’s a delightful dish perfect for picnics, barbecues, or any summer gathering. With just 8 minutes of prep time, this colorful salad is not only easy to make but also a healthy option that will impress your guests. Serve it as a light main course or as a side dish alongside grilled meats for an unforgettable meal.
Ingredients
- 1 pound strawberries (hulled & sliced)
- 1/2 seedless watermelon (cubed)
- 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 fresh cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the fruits: Hull and slice strawberries; cube or scoop watermelon.
- Chop herbs: Thinly slice mint and basil leaves.
- Make the dressing: Combine honey, lime zest, lime juice, olive oil, sea salt, and black pepper in a bowl; whisk until blended.
- Mix everything together: In a large bowl, combine strawberries and watermelon; fold in mint and basil. Drizzle dressing over salad and toss gently.
- Serve immediately or chill briefly before serving.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Choose ripe fruits for maximum flavor. Consider adding nuts like almonds for extra texture. Chill the salad for at least 30 minutes to enhance its refreshing taste.