Description
Strawberry Watermelon Salad with Honey-Lime Vinaigrette is the ultimate summer dish that brings together fresh, juicy strawberries and sweet watermelon, creating a vibrant medley perfect for any hot day. Tossed with fragrant mint and basil, this colorful salad is drizzled with a zesty honey-lime dressing that enhances its refreshing flavors. Quick to prepare in just 8 minutes, it’s an ideal addition to summer potlucks, picnics, or pool parties. Not only is it visually stunning, but it’s also packed with vitamins and nutrients, making it as healthy as it is delicious. Elevate your summer dining experience with this delightful salad that will impress friends and family alike!
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 black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (finely chopped)
Instructions
- Cut the watermelon into bite-sized pieces and place in a large mixing bowl.
- Hull and slice the strawberries and add them to the bowl.
- Thinly slice mint and basil leaves; sprinkle over the fruit.
- In a small bowl, mix honey, lime zest, lime juice, and sea salt.
- Gradually whisk in olive oil until smooth.
- Drizzle half of the vinaigrette over the fruit mixture and gently toss.
- Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg