Strawberry Watermelon Salad with Honey Lime Vinaigrette
A refreshing summer salad combining chilled strawberries, watermelon, feta, mint, and chia seeds with a bright honey-lime vinaigrette for balanced sweetness, saltiness, and citrus zing.
Ingredients
- 3 cups strawberries, chilled, topped cut off and trimmed
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chiffonade or finely chopped
- 3 cups watermelon, chilled, cubed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon chia seeds
- Pinch crushed sea salt flakes
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. In a large bowl, combine strawberries, watermelon, and chia seeds.
- 2. Gently stir in crumbled feta and chopped mint.
- 3. Prepare vinaigrette: In a small jar, combine olive oil, lime juice, honey, sea salt, and black pepper. Shake or whisk until emulsified.
- 4. Drizzle dressing over salad just before serving. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Notes
Use dairy-free feta for vegan version
Substitute cantaloupe for watermelon or raspberries for strawberries
Add crumbled blue cheese for a bolder flavor
Serve chilled as a side or over greens for a main course
Substitute cantaloupe for watermelon or raspberries for strawberries
Add crumbled blue cheese for a bolder flavor
Serve chilled as a side or over greens for a main course
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 1800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 12g
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