Strawberry Watermelon Salad with Honey Lime Vinaigrette
Strawberry Watermelon Salad with Honey Lime Vinaigrette is the ultimate summer dish that combines juicy watermelon, sweet strawberries, and fresh mint, all drizzled with a zesty honey lime vinaigrette. This vibrant salad is not only visually appealing but also bursting with refreshing flavors, making it perfect for picnics, BBQs, or a light meal at home.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 watermelon, cubed
- 6–8 strawberries
- 3–4 mint leaves
- Pinch of salt
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/2 teaspoon lime peel
- 1/4 cup fresh squeezed lime juice
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg or cinnamon
- 3/4 cup salad oil
Instructions
- Cut the watermelon into cubes and place in a large mixing bowl.
- Hull and slice the strawberries; gently fold them into the bowl with watermelon.
- Slice the mint leaves and sprinkle over the fruit mixture.
- Add a pinch of salt to enhance flavors.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together honey, lime peel, lime juice, and nutmeg until well mixed.
- Gradually whisk in salad oil until emulsified.
- Drizzle vinaigrette over the salad just before serving and toss gently.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 115
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg