Strawberry Watermelon Salad Recipe
A refreshing and vibrant Strawberry Watermelon Salad combining juicy watermelon cubes and fresh strawberries, enhanced with zesty lime juice, sweet honey, and fragrant mint leaves. Perfect as a light, healthy snack or a colorful side dish, with optional add-ins like feta cheese, cucumber, or chili flakes to customize the flavor.
- Author: Caleb
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Main Ingredients
- 4 cups seedless watermelon, cubed
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 1/2 lime, juiced
- 2 tablespoons honey (or maple syrup for a vegan version)
- Pinch of sea salt
Optional Add-Ins
- Crumbled feta cheese for a savory twist
- Sliced cucumber for extra crunch
- A dash of chili flakes for a spicy note
- Basil leaves as a mint substitute
- Combine Fruits: In a large mixing bowl, place the cubed watermelon and halved strawberries together, setting the base for the salad.
- Add Dressings: Drizzle the lime juice and honey (or maple syrup) over the fruit, then sprinkle a pinch of sea salt to enhance the flavors.
- Add Mint and Toss: Chop the fresh mint leaves and add them to the bowl, then gently toss all ingredients together to evenly distribute the flavors without bruising the fruit.
- Add Optional Ingredients: If desired, incorporate any optional add-ins such as crumbled feta, sliced cucumber, or a dash of chili flakes to give the salad extra texture and flavor complexity.
- Chill Before Serving: Cover the bowl and let the salad chill in the refrigerator for 10 to 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and serve fresh.
Notes
- For a vegan version, substitute honey with maple syrup.
- Using fresh mint provides a refreshing taste, but basil leaves can be used as an alternative.
- Crumbled feta adds a savory contrast that complements the sweetness of the fruits.
- Chilling the salad enhances the flavor and makes it more refreshing.
- This salad is best served the same day to preserve the texture and freshness of the fruits.
Keywords: Strawberry, Watermelon, Salad, Refreshing, Summer, Mint, Lime, Healthy, No-Cook, Vegetarian