Description
Watermelon Salad With Strawberries & Honey Lime Dressing is the ultimate summer dish that brings together the sweetness of juicy watermelon and strawberries, all enhanced by a zesty honey lime dressing. This vibrant salad is not just a feast for the eyes but also a nutritious choice, perfect for picnics, barbecues, or as a refreshing side at any gathering. With its bright colors and delightful flavors, it’s sure to impress your guests while keeping them cool on hot days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups strawberries (chilled, tops cut off)
- 3 cups watermelon (chilled, seedless if possible, cubed)
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint (chiffonade or chopped fine)
- ½ cup plant-based feta cheese (optional)
- ½ teaspoon chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of 1 whole fresh lime
- 1 ½ teaspoons honey (or maple syrup as an alternative)
- Crushed sea salt flakes to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing by mixing olive oil, lime juice, honey, sea salt flakes, and black pepper in a mason jar or small bowl. Shake well until combined.
- Slice strawberries into quarters and cube the chilled watermelon.
- On a serving platter, arrange watermelon cubes and sliced strawberries. Gently mix in mint and chia seeds.
- Drizzle with the honey lime dressing and adjust seasoning as desired.
- Enjoy immediately for optimal freshness!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg