Description

The ultimate refreshing summer salad bursting with juicy watermelon, sweet strawberries, and fresh mint—tossed in a zesty honey-lime dressing. It’s a sunny, joyful dish perfect for BBQs, brunches, and every warm-weather meal.

Ingredients

Scale

4 cups watermelon, cubed or balled
2 cups strawberries, hulled and halved
2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
Juice and zest of 1 lime
1 tablespoon honey (or maple syrup for vegan option)
Pinch of sea salt
Optional: 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
Optional: 1/2 cup cucumber, sliced thin or diced
Optional: Fresh basil, as a mint alternative or add-in

Instructions

Wash and hull the strawberries, then slice them in halves or quarters depending on size. Cube or ball the watermelon, removing any seeds.
In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, lime zest, honey, and a pinch of sea salt to create the dressing.
In a large mixing bowl, gently toss the watermelon, strawberries, and chopped mint.
Drizzle the honey-lime dressing over the fruit and toss again gently to coat.
If using feta or cucumber, fold them in gently at the end. Serve immediately or chill for up to 2 hours before serving.

Notes

Use chilled fruit for the best refreshing effect. Add the dressing just before serving to avoid excess liquid. Fresh mint or basil is key—skip dried herbs.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Salad
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 95
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 15mg
Fat: 0g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Unsaturated Fat: 0g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 23g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 1g
Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: watermelon, strawberry, salad, summer, mint, honey-lime dressing