Strawberry Watermelon Honey Lime (Printable Version)

Sweet strawberries and juicy watermelon in tangy honey-lime dressing. A refreshing 15-minute summer dish.

# What You'll 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 Garnish

10 - ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese

# Directions:

01 - Place the cubed watermelon, sliced strawberries, blueberries, and chopped mint in a large salad bowl. Toss gently to distribute the mint evenly throughout the fruit.
02 - In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the lime juice, honey, lime zest, olive oil, and sea salt. Whisk vigorously for 30-60 seconds until the mixture emulsifies and thickens slightly.
03 - Pour the honey lime vinaigrette over the fruit mixture. Using a large spoon or salad tosser, gently fold the fruit to coat evenly without crushing the delicate berries.
04 - Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the top just before serving, if desired. Serve immediately in chilled bowls, or refrigerate for up to 1 hour for a colder presentation.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Its like eating summer in a bowl with zero cooking required
  • The honey and lime balance out the sweetness of the fruit perfectly
  • People will think you put way more effort into this than you actually did
02 -
  • This salad sits for too long the fruit starts releasing water and gets watery so dress it right before serving
  • Chilling the bowls beforehand makes such a difference on hot days
  • If you making this ahead keep the dressing separate and toss it when you ready to eat
03 -
  • Choose a watermelon that feels heavy for its size and has a yellow spot where it sat on the ground
  • Roll your lime on the counter before cutting to get more juice out
  • Taste your watermelon first and adjust the honey based on how sweet the fruit is naturally

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