Strawberry Watermelon Salad with Honey Lime Vinaigrette
A vibrant summer salad combining chilled strawberries, watermelon, and fresh mint with crumbled feta and a zesty honey-lime dressing. This refreshing dish balances sweetness, acidity, and savory notes for a crowd-pleasing light meal.
Ingredients
- Strawberries, chilled, tops cut off
- 3 cups
- Fresh mint, chiffonade or chopped fine
- 2 tablespoons
- Watermelon, chilled, seedless if possible, cubed
- 3 cups
- Chia seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon
- Feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup
- Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons
- Fresh lime, juiced
- 1 whole
- Honey or maple syrup
- 1 1/2 teaspoons
- Crushed sea salt flakes
- To taste
- Black pepper
- To taste
Instructions
- Chill watermelon and strawberries ahead of time
- Cube watermelon into 1-1 1/2-inch pieces
- Wash and chiffonade mint
- In a bowl, toss strawberries, watermelon cubes, and mint
- In a small jar, combine lime juice, olive oil, honey/maple syrup, salt, and pepper
- Shake vigorously to emulsify dressing
- Drizzle dressing over salad
- Top with feta and chia seeds
- Adjust seasoning to taste
Notes
Substitute raspberries for a tarter flavor profile
Use basil instead of mint for a peppery note
Goat cheese is an excellent substitute for feta
Chia seeds are optional but add texture
Best served immediately after assembly
Use basil instead of mint for a peppery note
Goat cheese is an excellent substitute for feta
Chia seeds are optional but add texture
Best served immediately after assembly
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 170kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 12g
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