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Watermelon Strawberry Salad with Feta and Honey Lime Dressing Recipe

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A refreshing and vibrant Watermelon Strawberry Salad featuring juicy watermelon cubes and sliced strawberries tossed with fresh mint, crumbled feta cheese, chia seeds, and a zesty honey lime dressing. Perfect for a light summer appetizer or side dish, this salad combines sweet, tangy, and savory flavors in just 15 minutes.

  • Author: Chef
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

Salad

  • 3 cups strawberries, chilled, tops cut off
  • 3 cups watermelon, chilled, seedless if possible, cubed
  • 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chiffonade or chopped fine
  • ½ teaspoon chia seeds
  • ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled

Dressing

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 whole fresh lime, juiced
  • 1½ teaspoons honey (or substitute with liquid maple syrup)
  • Crushed sea salt flakes, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Make the dressing. In a mason jar or small bowl, combine the olive oil, lime juice, honey, crushed sea salt flakes, and black pepper. Shake or whisk well until emulsified and set aside to allow flavors to meld.
  2. Prepare the strawberries. Trim the tops off the chilled strawberries and slice each into 3 or 4 slices to create bite-sized pieces ready for the salad.
  3. Cube the watermelon. Cut the chilled watermelon into 1 to 1½ inch cubes for easy eating and arrange them on a serving platter along with the sliced strawberries.
  4. Toss the salad. Gently stir in the chopped fresh mint, crumbled feta cheese, and chia seeds over the fruit. Drizzle the prepared honey lime dressing on top, adding extra fresh lime juice, sea salt flakes, and black pepper if desired to taste.
  5. Serve immediately. Enjoy this fresh and flavorful salad right away for the best texture and flavor contrast.

Notes

  • Use chilled fruit to keep the salad crisp and refreshing.
  • Seedless watermelon helps with easier eating and presentation.
  • For a vegan version, omit feta or substitute with a plant-based cheese.
  • Adjust honey or lime juice based on your preferred sweetness and acidity level.
  • Chia seeds add a nice texture and fiber but can be omitted if desired.

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