Strawberry Watermelon Honey Lime Vinaigrette (Printable)

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

# What You'll Need:

→ Fruit

01 - 3 cups seedless watermelon, cubed
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 - Pinch of sea salt

→ Optional Topping

10 - ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese

# How-to Steps:

01 - In a large salad bowl, combine the cubed watermelon, sliced strawberries, blueberries, and chopped mint.
02 - In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the lime juice, honey, lime zest, olive oil, and a pinch of sea salt until well combined.
03 - Pour the honey lime vinaigrette over the fruit and gently toss to coat all the pieces evenly.
04 - If desired, sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese just before serving.
05 - Serve immediately, or chill for up to 1 hour for a colder salad.

# Expert Pointers:

01 -
  • It tastes like sunshine on a plate, the kind of dish that makes people pause mid-conversation
  • Ready in fifteen minutes flat, perfect for those I need to bring something moments
02 -
  • Watermelon releases water as it sits, so this is best served within an hour of dressing
  • The mint keeps growing in flavor, so add it right before tossing
03 -
  • Cut everything to roughly the same size so you get all flavors in each bite
  • Let the vinaigrette sit for five minutes before tossing, the flavors meld beautifully

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