Strawberry Watermelon Salad with Honey Lime Vinaigrette
Experience the vibrant flavors of summer with this Strawberry Watermelon Salad with Honey Lime Vinaigrette. Bursting with juicy strawberries and refreshing watermelon, this delightful salad is complemented by a zesty honey lime dressing that elevates the natural sweetness of the fruits. Perfect for picnics, BBQs, or as a light dessert, it’s an easy-to-make dish that requires minimal preparation yet delivers maximum flavor. The bright colors and fresh ingredients make it not only a treat for the taste buds but also an eye-catching addition to any table. Enjoy this guilt-free, healthy salad that is sure to impress your guests and leave everyone feeling refreshed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ watermelon, cubed
- 6–8 strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 3–4 mint leaves, cut into slivers
- 1/3 cup honey
- ½ teaspoon lime peel
- ¼ cup fresh squeezed lime juice
- ¾ cup salad oil
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cubed watermelon and sliced strawberries.
- Cut mint leaves into slivers and add them along with a pinch of salt to the fruit mixture.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together honey, lime peel, lime juice, and nutmeg (or cinnamon).
- Gradually add half of the salad oil while whisking until thickened; adjust oil to taste.
- Drizzle the vinaigrette over the fruit mixture and toss gently to coat.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate briefly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg