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.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
This watermelon fruit salad is both sweet and tart, and it's perfect for a light lunch or dessert. It's super easy to make with summer fruits, but you can still adapt it to what is in season year round.
Some reasons this salad is something your family will love:
- Healthy, and simple to make.
- Versatile. No cherries? No problem, substitute blueberries, pineapple, or whatever your family loves and is in season.
- Can be made ahead of time also!
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- Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Watermelon Fruit Salad Ingredients
- How to Make Watermelon and Fruit Salad
- Serving Suggestions
- Related Recipes
- Substitutions and Variations
- Equipment
- Storage
- Tips for Success
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Food Safety
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Watermelon Fruit Salad Ingredients
For Watermelon Fruit Salad
- Watermelon - Diced into 1 inch cubes.
- Strawberries - Fresh, washed, hulled, and halved.
- Raspberries - Fresh.
- Cherries - Pitted, fresh or frozen.
For Lime Mint Salad Dressing
- Lime zest - Fresh.
- Lime juice - Fresh
- Honey
- Mint - Fresh, chopped.
Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
How to Make Watermelon and Fruit Salad
This watermelon and fruit salad is a delicious and refreshing way to cool off on a hot day. It's easy to make and can be customized to your own taste. Herbs like fresh snipped basil or tarragon are also great additions!
Gather up some fresh fruit and get ready to enjoy this summertime treat!
Prepare the Lime Mint Dressing
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lime zest, lime juice, honey, and chopped mint. Chill in the refrigerator until ready to use.
Prepare The Fruit
- Place the cubed watermelon, halved strawberries, raspberries, and pitted cherries all in a large bowl.
- Drizzle the chilled lime mint dressing over the top of the bowl of watermelon fruit salad.
Toss With Lime Mint Salad Dressing
- Gently toss the watermelon fruit salad with the lime and mint salad dressing.
Chill Until Ready To Serve
- Garnish with some extra chopped mint and chill until ready to serve.
Serving Suggestions
This watermelon fruit salad is a popular recipe for the summertime. It's perfect for picnics, barbecues, and other outdoor gatherings. It's also a great way to cool off on a hot day.
Serve with our Country Style Boneless Pork Ribs, Traeger Chicken Kabobs, Double Smoked Ham, and Oven Shrimp Skewers. Add some crusty bread and a side of Smoked Jalapeno Poppers for a complete meal!
Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
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Substitutions and Variations
Here are a few scrumptious variations using this fruit salad with watermelon:
- Slices of kiwi or starfruit would also be vibrant, and delicious!
- Herbs like fresh snipped basil or tarragon are also great additions!
- Make different dressing using pomegranate juice, balsamic vinegar, or lemon juice.
Equipment
Equipment can have a big impact on how a recipe turns out. Below are some of my favorite pieces of equipment that I use when making this watermelon fruit salad recipe.
Storage
Watermelon fruit salad can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. It's best to store the salad in an airtight container to prevent the fruit from drying out. If you are adding bananas to the salad, store them separately and add them just before serving.
Tips for Success
- Use fresh, ripe fruit. The fruit should be sweet and juicy.
- Cut the fruit into bite-sized pieces. This will make it easier to eat and will help the salad to blend together better.
- Add a light and flavorful dressing. The dressing should complement the fruit and not overpower it.
- Chill the salad before serving. This will make it even more refreshing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Watermelon does not freeze well, but you can add frozen fruit to complete this fresh watermelon salad.
Yes, you can add other ingredients to watermelon salad. Some popular choices include nuts, shredded coconut, and marshmallows.
Yes, you can add feta cheese to watermelon salad. Feta cheese will add a salty and tangy flavor to the salad. If you do choose to add feta cheese, be sure to use crumbled feta cheese.
Yes, you can add balsamic vinegar to watermelon salad dressing. Balsamic vinegar will add a sweet and sour flavor to the salad. If you do choose to add balsamic vinegar, be sure to use a white balsamic vinegar variety.
Food Safety
- Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
- Wash hands after touching raw meat
- Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
- Never leave cooking food unattended
- Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
- Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove
See more guidelines at USDA.gov.
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Watermelon and Fruit Salad
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
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
- Use fresh, ripe fruit. The fruit should be sweet and juicy.
- Cut the fruit into bite-sized pieces. This will make it easier to eat and will help the salad to blend together better.
- Add a light and flavorful dressing. The dressing should complement the fruit and not overpower it.
- Chill the salad before serving. This will make it even more refreshing.
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