Description
Watermelon Summer Berry Salad is the quintessential dish for summer gatherings, offering a delightful medley of juicy watermelon, fresh seasonal berries, and a zesty honey-lime poppy seed dressing. This vibrant salad is not only refreshing but also visually stunning, making it an ideal choice for picnics, barbecues, or casual family dinners. With its simple preparation and healthy ingredients, this salad captures the essence of summer in every bite. Perfect as a side dish or a light dessert alternative, Watermelon Summer Berry Salad is sure to impress your guests while keeping you cool on hot days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups cubed watermelon
- 1 cup halved strawberries
- 1 cup pitted and halved red cherries
- 1 cup blueberries
- ½ tsp lime zest
- Juice of 3 limes
- 3 tsp honey
- ½ tsp poppy seeds
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together lime juice, honey, and poppy seeds to create the dressing. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cubed watermelon, halved strawberries, cherries, blueberries, and lime zest.
- Drizzle the desired amount of dressing over the fruit mixture and toss gently until well coated.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg