Strawberry Watermelon Salad with Refreshing Honey
If you’re searching for a light and refreshing dish to elevate your summer gatherings, look no further than this Strawberry Watermelon Salad with Refreshing Honey. Combining juicy watermelon, ripe strawberries, and fresh mint, this salad is complemented by a zesty honey-lime dressing that brightens every bite. Perfect for backyard BBQs or serene picnics, it offers a delightful balance of sweetness and hydration, making it an ideal treat for warm days. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you can whip up this vibrant salad in minutes, impressing your family and friends with its delicious flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups seedless watermelon, cubed
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 1/2 lime, juiced
- 2 tablespoons honey (or maple syrup for a vegan option)
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cubed watermelon and halved strawberries.
- Drizzle the mixture with freshly squeezed lime juice and honey (or maple syrup), then sprinkle with sea salt.
- Gently toss in chopped mint leaves.
- If desired, mix in optional add-ins like crumbled feta or sliced cucumber.
- Chill the salad in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0.2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg