Description
A refreshing and vibrant fruit salad combining juicy watermelon and sweet strawberries, tossed in a light honey lime vinaigrette with fresh mint.
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 4 cups watermelon, diced (seedless preferred)
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Hull and slice the strawberries, then dice the watermelon into bite-sized cubes
2. Finely chop the fresh mint leaves and set aside
3. In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, honey, and olive oil, then season with salt and pepper
4. In a large bowl, combine the strawberries and watermelon
5. Gently fold in the chopped mint leaves
6. Pour the vinaigrette over the fruit and toss gently to coat evenly
7. Optionally refrigerate for 15 minutes for a chilled, refreshing flavor
8. Transfer to a serving dish and serve immediately
Notes
Use ripe, sweet fruit for the best flavor
Chill ingredients beforehand for an extra refreshing salad
Add crumbled feta cheese for a savory twist
Best served fresh, as the fruit can release juices over time
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg