Melon Strawberry Salad with Lime Mint Dressing
Brighten up your summer gatherings with a refreshing Melon Strawberry Salad with Lime Mint Dressing. This vibrant and colorful salad features a delightful combination of juicy watermelon, sweet strawberries, cantaloupe, and honeydew. Tossed in a zesty lime mint dressing, this dish is not only easy to prepare but also bursting with flavor. Perfect as a light dessert or a side dish for any occasion, it’s a healthy option that will impress your guests while keeping things simple in the kitchen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups diced watermelon
- 3 cups sliced strawberries
- 2 cups diced cantaloupe
- 2 cups diced honeydew
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 tsp agave or honey
- â…›–¼ tsp sea salt
- 3 tbsp finely chopped fresh mint
- 1 ½ tbsp finely chopped fresh basil
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together lime juice, agave or honey, and sea salt. Stir in the chopped mint and basil. Set aside.
- Use a melon baller to scoop out watermelon, cantaloupe, and honeydew into balls.
- Slice strawberries lengthwise and combine them with the balled fruit in a mixing bowl.
- Drizzle the dressing over the fruit mixture and gently toss to coat evenly.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving for enhanced flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg