Strawberry Watermelon Honey Lime (Printable)
Sweet strawberries and juicy watermelon tossed in tangy honey-lime dressing. A vibrant 15-minute summer dish.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Fruit
01 - 3 cups seedless watermelon, cubed
02 - 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
03 - ½ cup fresh blueberries
04 - ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
→ Honey Lime Vinaigrette
05 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
06 - 1 tablespoon honey
07 - 1 teaspoon lime zest
08 - 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
09 - Pinch of sea salt
→ Optional Topping
10 - ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
# How-To Steps:
01 - Combine cubed watermelon, sliced strawberries, blueberries, and chopped mint in a large salad bowl.
02 - Whisk together lime juice, honey, lime zest, olive oil, and sea salt in a small bowl until emulsified.
03 - Pour vinaigrette over fruit mixture and toss gently to coat evenly without damaging delicate berries.
04 - Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over top if desired. Serve immediately or refrigerate up to 1 hour.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The vinaigrette cuts through the fruit sweetness so nothing tastes cloying or heavy
- It transforms simple fruit into something dinner party worthy in literally ten minutes
02 -
- This salad does not sit well after dressing it so only dress what you will eat right now
- The mint flavor intensifies over time so add it last if you are making this ahead
03 -
- Maple syrup works beautifully instead of honey if you need this to be vegan
- Use a microplane for the lime zest to avoid any bitter white pith