Description
Discover the ultimate summer delight with this Strawberry Watermelon Salad with Honey Lime Vinaigrette. This vibrant and refreshing fruit salad combines juicy watermelon and sweet strawberries, creating a perfect harmony of flavors that will brighten any picnic or backyard BBQ. The drizzle of homemade honey lime vinaigrette adds a zesty twist, making this salad not only delicious but also visually appealing. With its quick preparation time and nutritious ingredients, this salad is a guilt-free option that everyone will love. Enjoy it as a light side dish or even as a healthy dessert!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 watermelon, cubed
- 6–8 strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 3–4 mint leaves, slivered
- Pinch of salt
- 1/3 cup honey
- Zest of 1/2 lime
- 1/4 cup fresh squeezed lime juice
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg or cinnamon
- 3/4 cup salad oil
Instructions
- Prepare the fruits: In a large bowl, combine watermelon cubes and sliced strawberries. Add slivered mint leaves and a pinch of salt.
- Make the vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together honey, lime zest, lime juice, and nutmeg until combined. Gradually add half the salad oil while whisking until thickened; then mix in the remaining oil to taste.
- Combine: Drizzle the vinaigrette over the fruit salad and toss gently to coat evenly. Serve immediately or chill briefly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg