Strawberry Watermelon Honey Lime Vinaigrette (Print Version)
Sweet strawberries and juicy watermelon with tangy honey-lime dressing.
# What You Need:
→ Fresh Fruits
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 - ⅛ teaspoon sea salt
→ Optional Topping
10 - ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
# How-To:
01 - Place cubed watermelon, sliced strawberries, blueberries, and chopped mint in a large salad bowl. Gently mix to distribute ingredients evenly.
02 - Whisk together lime juice, honey, lime zest, olive oil, and sea salt in a small bowl until fully emulsified and smooth.
03 - Drizzle honey lime vinaigrette over fruit mixture. Using a large spoon or salad tosser, gently fold ingredients until all pieces are lightly coated.
04 - Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over top just before serving, if desired. For optimal temperature, serve immediately or refrigerate up to 1 hour before plating.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Its the kind of salad that disappears from the potluck table first, no matter what else is served
- The honey-lime dressing makes plain summer fruit feel like something special
02 -
- This salad starts losing its magic after about an hour so timing matters more than you think
- The fruit releases water as it sits, which can make the bottom of your bowl soupy if you dress it too early
03 -
- Pat your fruit dry with paper towels before dressing, excess water dilutes the vinaigrette
- Taste a piece of watermelon before starting, if its not sweet add an extra teaspoon of honey