Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of summer with this refreshing Watermelon Fruit Salad. Combining juicy watermelon with an array of colorful berries, this salad is drizzled with a zesty lime mint dressing that elevates its taste and presentation. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or as a light dessert, it not only satisfies your sweet cravings but also adds a burst of color to your table. Quick to prepare and packed with vitamins, this salad is a guilt-free treat that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 cups cubed watermelon
- 1 ½ cups strawberries (hulled and halved)
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 cup blackberries
- 1 cup raspberries
- Juice of 1 lime
- Zest of 1 lime
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves (sliced thinly)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, lime zest, honey, and sliced mint leaves until well combined. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, gently toss together cubed watermelon, hulled strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries.
- Drizzle the prepared dressing over the fruit mixture and toss gently to coat without mashing the fruits.
- Garnish with additional mint leaves before serving. Chill briefly if desired for an extra refreshing taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Choose ripe watermelon for maximum sweetness. Mix different berries for added texture and flavor. Chill the salad for at least 30 minutes to enhance flavor meld.