Strawberry Watermelon With Honey Lime (Print version)
Sweet strawberries and juicy watermelon with tangy honey-lime vinaigrette. Ready in 15 minutes for refreshing summer meals.
# What you'll need:
→ Fruit
01 - 3 cups seedless watermelon, cubed
02 - 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
03 - ½ cup fresh blueberries
04 - ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, 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
# Method:
01 - In a large salad bowl, combine the cubed watermelon, sliced strawberries, blueberries if using, and chopped mint.
02 - In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the lime juice, honey, lime zest, olive oil, and a pinch of sea salt until well combined and emulsified.
03 - Pour the honey lime vinaigrette over the fruit mixture and gently toss to coat all pieces evenly, being careful not to mash the delicate fruit.
04 - If desired, sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese just before serving. Serve immediately or chill for up to 1 hour for a colder salad experience.
# Expert advice:
01 -
- It takes fifteen minutes from start to finish and everyone thinks you spent way longer on it
- The honey lime dressing makes ordinary fruit taste like something from a fancy brunch spot
02 -
- The longer this sits, the more the fruit breaks down. Toss it right before you plan to eat
- Chill your serving bowls for twenty minutes. It keeps everything cold longer on hot days
03 -
- Use the softest ripe strawberries you can find. They release more juices and create a natural sauce
- Let the dressing sit for five minutes before tossing. The lime zest needs time to infuse