Description
A refreshing and colorful salad perfect for summer, combining the sweetness of strawberries and watermelon with a hint of mint and lime.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cubed watermelon and halved strawberries.
- Drizzle with lime juice and honey (or maple syrup), then sprinkle with sea salt.
- Add chopped mint and gently toss everything together.
- Mix in any optional add-ins like feta, cucumber, or chili flakes if desired.
- Chill for 10–15 minutes before serving for best flavor and freshness.
Notes
- For a vegan version, substitute honey with maple syrup.
- Chilling the salad enhances the flavor and freshness.
- Feel free to customize with your favorite fruits or herbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg