Description
Refresh your summer gatherings with this Watermelon Salad With Strawberries & Honey Lime Dressing. This vibrant and colorful dish combines juicy watermelon and sweet strawberries, drizzled with a zesty honey lime dressing that perfectly balances the flavors. Ideal for picnics or barbecues, this salad is not only easy to prepare in just 15 minutes but also visually stunning, making it a centerpiece at any table. Packed with vitamins and antioxidants, it’s a healthy choice that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups chilled strawberries, tops cut off
- 3 cups chilled watermelon, cubed (seedless if possible)
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of 1 fresh lime
- 1 ½ teaspoons honey (or maple syrup)
- Sea salt flakes and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing by combining olive oil, lime juice, honey, sea salt flakes, and black pepper in a mason jar or small bowl. Mix well.
- Slice the strawberries into quarters and cube the watermelon into bite-sized pieces.
- On a serving platter, arrange the sliced strawberries and cubed watermelon. Add chopped mint leaves and chia seeds.
- Drizzle the honey lime dressing over the top and garnish with extra lime wedges if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Choose ripe fruits for maximum sweetness. Chill your ingredients before serving for an extra refreshing taste. Feel free to customize by adding nuts or other berries for variety.