Strawberry Watermelon Honey Lime Vinaigrette (Printable)

Sweet strawberries and juicy watermelon in tangy honey-lime dressing. Ready in 15 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fresh Fruit

01 - 3 cups cubed seedless watermelon
02 - 1 ½ cups hulled and sliced fresh strawberries
03 - ½ cup fresh blueberries
04 - ¼ cup chopped fresh mint leaves

→ 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 Topping

10 - ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese

# Step-by-step:

01 - Combine cubed watermelon, 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 honey lime vinaigrette over fruit mixture and toss gently to coat evenly.
04 - Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over salad just before serving, if desired.
05 - Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 1 hour for a colder presentation.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • No cooking required, just chopping and whisking, perfect when your kitchen already feels like an oven
  • The honey-lime dressing hits that perfect sweet-tart spot that makes people actually get excited about fruit salad
  • It travels beautifully to potlucks and somehow looks fancy with zero effort
02 -
  • The mint turns brown pretty quickly after it hits the acid, so add it right before serving if you want it to look vibrant
  • This salad is best eaten within an hour or two, the fruit releases water and gets a little sad if it sits too long
  • If you need to make it ahead, keep the dressing separate and toss it right before serving
03 -
  • Buy watermelon that feels heavy for its size and has a yellow spot where it sat on the ground
  • Taste your strawberries first and add more honey if theyre not very sweet

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