Strawberry Watermelon Salad with Honey-Lime Vinaigrette
Beat the summer heat with this vibrant Strawberry Watermelon Salad with Honey-Lime Vinaigrette. This refreshing dish combines the sweet juiciness of strawberries and watermelon, enhanced by fresh mint and basil leaves, creating a delightful flavor explosion. Perfect for potlucks, picnics, or a light family dinner, this salad is not only quick to prepare—taking just eight minutes—but also packed with vitamins and nutrients. The homemade honey-lime vinaigrette adds a zesty kick that makes every bite irresistible. With its colorful presentation and fresh ingredients, this salad is bound to impress your guests while keeping you cool all summer long.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 8 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cook
- 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 fruit: Hull and slice strawberries; cube watermelon or use a melon baller.
- Add herbs: Thinly slice mint and basil leaves.
- Make the vinaigrette: In a bowl, mix sea salt, honey, lime zest, lime juice, olive oil, and black pepper until well combined.
- Combine: In a large bowl, mix strawberries, watermelon cubes, and herbs; drizzle with vinaigrette and toss gently.
- Serve immediately for the best taste or chill briefly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg