Strawberry Watermelon Salad with Honey-Lime Vinaigrette
This Strawberry Watermelon Salad with Honey-Lime Vinaigrette is a refreshing and vibrant summer dish that captures the essence of warm weather. With juicy strawberries and sweet watermelon, this salad is not just a feast for the eyes but also a deliciously healthy option for your next gathering. Tossed in a zesty honey-lime vinaigrette and accented with fresh mint and basil, this salad promises to be a hit at any picnic, BBQ, or potluck.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 8 minutes
- Yield: Serves about 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 squeezed lime juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the fruits: Hull and slice the strawberries; cut the watermelon into cubes.
- Slice herbs: Thinly slice the mint and basil leaves.
- Make the vinaigrette: In a bowl, whisk together honey, lime zest, lime juice, olive oil, sea salt, and black pepper until combined.
- Combine ingredients: In a mixing bowl, toss together strawberries, watermelon cubes, mint, and basil.
- Drizzle dressing: Pour the honey-lime vinaigrette over the salad and gently toss to coat.
- Serve immediately for maximum freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg