Strawberry Watermelon Salad with Honey-Lime Vinaigrette
This Strawberry Watermelon Salad with Honey-Lime Vinaigrette is the perfect summer dish, bursting with freshness and vibrant flavors. Featuring succulent strawberries and juicy watermelon, this salad embodies the essence of sunny days. Enhanced by aromatic mint and basil, it’s drizzled with a sweet and tangy honey-lime dressing that elevates every bite. Whether you’re hosting a picnic or enjoying a casual dinner on the patio, this quick and easy salad will impress your guests and keep everyone refreshed. In just eight minutes, you can create a visually stunning dish that’s both nutritious and delightful!
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- 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 fresh cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the fruits: Hull and slice strawberries, then cube the watermelon.
- Slice the herbs: Thinly slice mint and basil leaves.
- Make the dressing: Whisk together sea salt, honey, lime zest, lime juice, olive oil, and black pepper in a small bowl.
- Combine everything: In a large bowl, gently toss strawberries, watermelon, herbs, and dressing until well coated.
- Serve immediately for optimal freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg