Strawberry Watermelon Honey Lime (Printable)
Sweet strawberries and juicy watermelon with tangy honey lime dressing in 15 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fresh Fruit
01 - 3 cups seedless watermelon, cut into 1-inch cubes
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 - ⅛ teaspoon sea salt
→ Optional Toppings
10 - ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
# Directions:
01 - Place 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 fully emulsified.
03 - Drizzle vinaigrette over fruit mixture and toss gently to coat evenly.
04 - Sprinkle with crumbled feta if desired. Serve immediately or refrigerate up to 1 hour before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The vinaigrette doubles as a mocktail base if you add sparkling water
- Fruit salads that actually get better after sitting for 20 minutes are rare unicorns
02 -
- The salad releases liquid as it sits, so serve it in a bowl with some extra room at the top
- Watermelon absorbs flavors quickly, so the taste intensifies after even 15 minutes in the dressing
03 -
- Underripe strawberries will benefit from an extra pinch of salt in the dressing
- The vinaigrette keeps in the fridge for a week and works on regular green salads too