Strawberry Watermelon Salad with Honey-Lime Vinaigrette
Strawberry Watermelon Salad with Honey-Lime Vinaigrette is a refreshing and vibrant dish perfect for summertime gatherings or a simple afternoon treat. This delightful salad combines juicy strawberries and sweet watermelon, enhanced by the aromatic flavors of fresh mint and basil. Tossed together in a tangy honey-lime dressing, it creates an explosion of taste that’s as pleasing to the eye as it is to the palate. In just eight minutes, you can whip up this colorful salad that will impress your guests or family. Whether served as a side dish at a picnic or enjoyed on its own, this salad is a guilt-free indulgence packed with vitamins and natural sweetness.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 lime juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Wash and hull strawberries, then slice them into bite-sized pieces. Cube the watermelon or use a melon baller for spheres.
- Thinly slice mint and basil leaves, adding them to the fruit mixture.
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, lime zest, lime juice, olive oil, sea salt, and black pepper until fully combined.
- In a large mixing bowl, gently toss the strawberries, watermelon, and herbs together before drizzling the dressing over top.
- Serve immediately for optimal freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg