Description
Refresh your summer gatherings with this vibrant Strawberry Watermelon Salad with Honey-Lime Vinaigrette. This delightful salad combines juicy strawberries and sweet, hydrating watermelon, enhanced by fresh mint and basil. Tossed in a tangy honey-lime dressing, it’s the perfect refreshing dish for picnics, barbecues, or pool parties. With its burst of colors and flavors, this salad not only pleases the palate but also makes a stunning presentation on any table. Easy to prepare in just minutes, it’s a healthy option packed with essential vitamins and nutrients. Enjoy it as a side dish or light lunch that can be customized to suit your taste!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Wash all fruits thoroughly. Hull and slice strawberries; cut watermelon into cubes.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together honey, lime zest, lime juice, olive oil, sea salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- In a large bowl, gently toss together strawberries and watermelon with mint and basil.
- Drizzle the dressing over the fruit mixture and serve chilled or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg