Strawberry Watermelon Honey Lime (Printable)

Sweet strawberries and juicy watermelon with tangy honey-lime dressing. Ready in 15 minutes for refreshing summer dining.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fruit Base

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, 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 - ⅛ teaspoon sea salt

→ Optional Topping

10 - ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese

# How to Make It:

01 - Place watermelon cubes, sliced strawberries, blueberries, and chopped mint in a large salad bowl.
02 - Whisk together lime juice, honey, lime zest, olive oil, and sea salt in a small bowl until emulsified.
03 - Pour vinaigrette over fruit mixture and toss gently to coat evenly without damaging the fruit.
04 - Sprinkle with crumbled feta if desired. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 1 hour before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • No cooking required, which means your kitchen stays cool even when the weather refuses to cooperate
  • The honey-lime dressing transforms ordinary fruit into something that feels like a restaurant-quality starter
  • It travels beautifully to potlucks and picnics without wilting or losing its appeal
02 -
  • Once dressed, the salad is best within an hour, because the fruit starts to release its juices and the texture gets a bit softer
  • If you need to make it ahead, keep the dressing separate and toss it right before serving to maintain that fresh, crisp bite
03 -
  • Use a vegetable peeler to strip wide ribbons of mint instead of chopping it for a more elegant presentation
  • If the fruit tastes slightly under-ripe, increase the honey to 1 ½ tablespoons to balance the acidity

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