Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of summer with this Strawberry Watermelon Salad with Honey-Lime Vinaigrette. This refreshing dish combines juicy strawberries and sweet watermelon, complemented by fragrant mint and basil. Drizzled with a tangy honey-lime dressing, it’s not just a feast for the eyes but also a delightful treat for your taste buds. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or as a light lunch, this salad is quick to prepare, making it an ideal addition to any summer gathering.
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 black pepper
Instructions
- Wash the strawberries thoroughly and hull them. Slice into halves or quarters.
- Cut the watermelon into bite-sized cubes or use a melon baller.
- Stack mint and basil leaves, roll tightly, and slice thinly to create herb ribbons.
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, lime zest, lime juice, olive oil, sea salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, toss strawberries, watermelon, mint ribbons, and basil. Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss lightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking involved
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 105
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg