Strawberry Watermelon Salad with Honey Lime Vinaigrette

The other day we packed a picnic and headed outdoors to enjoy the beautiful weather we’ve been having lately.  The perfect picnic has simple, delicious food and drinks that travel well.  This Strawberry Watermelon Salad with Honey Lime Vinaigrette is one of my favorite summer salads and absolutely perfect to take with you on a picnic or to a backyard BBQ.

While it isn’t quite summer yet, watermelons have started popping up at the grocery store.  My kids beg me to get one every time we are there, it’s their absolute favorite.  I decided to pick one up for our picnic and instead of just slicing it and putting it in a container I decided to make that ordinary watermelon an extraordinary sweet and refreshing salad.

Watermelon is refreshing on it’s own, but when you add the honey lime vinaigrette it’s gives it another layer of flavor that will make your mouth water.  The sweetness of the honey and zing of the lime take this simple summer salad to a whole new level.

You can whip this recipe up in less than 10 minutes, which makes it perfect for those impromptu summer BBQs and picnics.  Start by cutting your watermelon into cubes and pour into a large bowl. Add the sliced strawberries and sprinkle with chopped up mint.

To make the dressing squeeze fresh limes into a small bowl of olive oil.  Add the honey, nutmeg and lime zest and whisk until well blended.

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Strawberry Watermelon Salad with Honey Lime Vinaigrette

 

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Prep time

10 mins

Total time

10 mins

 

Author: Mariah

Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• ½ watermelon, cubed
• 6-8 strawberries
• 3-4 mint leaves
• pinch of salt
• Honey Lime Vinaigrette:
• ⅓ cup honey
• ½ teaspoon lime peel
• ¼ cup fresh squeezed lime juice
• ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg or cinnamon
• ¾ cup salad oil

Instructions

1. Cut the watermelon into cubes and place in large bowl.
2. Hull and slice the strawberries and add to the watermelon.
3. Cut the mint leaves into slivers and sprinkle on top
4. Add a pinch of salt
5. Vinaigrette Instructions:
6. In a small mixing bowl combine the honey, lime peel, lime juice and nutmeg.
7. Whisk to mix ingredients, add half of the oil to honey mixture in a thin steady stream. Continue whisking till mixture is thick, add more oil until you reach desired flavor.
8. Drizzle over the watermelon and serve.

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Once you’ve made the vinaigrette pour it into an air tight container and drizzle over your watermelon strawberry salad.  You can store the remaining dressing in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.  Use it to make Strawberry Spinach Salad, another one of our families favorites, or marinate chicken in the dressing for 2-3 hours before grilling it.

There is no doubt that this watermelon strawberry salad with honey lime vinaigrette will quickly become one of your favorite summer recipes!

Planning a backyard BBQ or a picnic in the park?  Check out these great recipes and tips for entertaining outdoors:

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Almond Joy Granola Parfait

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Mariah

Mariah Leeson is the creative mind behind www.gigglesgalore.net. With a passion for celebrating, Mariah created Giggles Galore to inspire families to celebrate life’s little moments with creative, budget friendly ideas. She loves cooking, reading, crafting, hosting parties and most of all spending time giggling with her family.

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