Watermelon Fruit Salad

5 from 2 votes

This refreshing watermelon fruit salad is the perfect summertime treat. It's made with fresh, seasonal fruits like watermelon, strawberries, raspberries, and cherries, and it's tossed in a light and minty lime dressing.

Prep Time15

Total Time15

Course: Salads

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 103kcal

Author: Kelly Bloom

Equipment

Strawberry Hulling Tool
Large Salad Bowl with Cover

Ingredients

For the Watermelon Salad

4 cup watermelon cubed into 1" pieces
1½ cup strawberries washed, hulled, and halved
1½ cup raspberries
1½ cup cherries pitted, fresh or frozen

For the Lime Mint Salad Dressing

1½ teaspoon lime zest
2 tablespoon lime juice
2 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon mint leaves fresh, chopped
mint leaves for garnish

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Instructions

In a small bowl, whisk together the lime zest, lime juice, honey, and chopped mint. Chill in the refrigerator until ready to use.
1½ teaspoon lime zest, 2 tablespoon lime juice, 2 tablespoon honey, 1 tablespoon mint leaves
Place the cubed watermelon, halved strawberries, raspberries, and pitted cherries all in a large bowl.
4 cup watermelon, 1½ cup strawberries, 1½ cup cherries, 1½ cup raspberries
Drizzle the chilled lime mint dressing over the top of the bowl of watermelon fruit salad.
Gently toss the watermelon fruit salad with the lime and mint salad dressing.
Garnish with some extra chopped mint and chill until ready to serve.
mint leaves

Notes

Fresh & Ripe Fruit: Always use fresh, ripe fruit for the sweetest and juiciest results.
Uniform Pieces: Cut all the fruit into bite-sized pieces for easier eating and a better blend of flavors.
Light Dressing: Use a light citrus dressing that complements, rather than overpowers, the natural sweetness of the fruit.
Chill Thoroughly: Chill the salad well before serving; it makes it even more refreshing.

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