Strawberry Watermelon Honey Lime Vinaigrette (Printable)
Sweet strawberries and juicy watermelon with tangy honey-lime dressing. Ready in 15 minutes.
# What You Need:
→ Fresh Fruit
01 - 3 cups seedless watermelon, cut into 1-inch cubes
02 - 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
03 - ½ cup fresh blueberries
04 - ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
→ Honey Lime Vinaigrette
05 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
06 - 1 tablespoon honey
07 - 1 teaspoon lime zest
08 - 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
09 - Pinch of sea salt
→ Optional Topping
10 - ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
# How To Cook:
01 - Place cubed watermelon, sliced strawberries, blueberries, and chopped mint in a large salad bowl. Toss gently to distribute ingredients evenly.
02 - Whisk together lime juice, honey, lime zest, olive oil, and sea salt in a small bowl until fully emulsified and smooth.
03 - Pour vinaigrette over fruit mixture. Gently fold with a spatula to coat all pieces without crushing delicate berries.
04 - Sprinkle crumbled feta over top immediately before serving, if desired. For best flavor and texture, serve within 1 hour of dressing.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The combination of sweet berries and tangy lime wakes up your tastebuds instantly
- It takes fifteen minutes from start to finish with zero cooking required
02 -
- Watermelon releases a lot of liquid once dressed, so serve this within an hour of mixing
- Mint turns brown and slimy if added too early, so toss it in right before serving
03 -
- Chill your serving bowls in the freezer for twenty minutes before adding the salad
- Use a vegetable peeler to create ribbons of mint instead of chopping for an elegant presentation