Ingredients
For the Salad
- 3 cups strawberries, chilled, tops cut off and sliced
- 3 cups watermelon, chilled, cut into 1 to 1½ inch cubes, seedless if possible
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chiffonade or finely chopped
- ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
- ½ teaspoon chia seeds
For the Dressing
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 whole fresh lime, juiced
- 1½ teaspoons honey (or maple liquid type as substitute)
- Crushed sea salt flakes, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing: In a mason jar or small bowl, combine olive oil, fresh lime juice, honey, a pinch of sea salt flakes, and black pepper. Shake or whisk until well combined and set aside.
- Prep the Strawberries: Trim the tops of the strawberries and slice each into 3 or 4 pieces, depending on their size, for bite-sized chunks.
- Cut the Watermelon: Cut the chilled watermelon into 1 to 1½ inch cubes, making sure to remove any seeds if needed. Arrange the cubes on a serving platter along with the strawberries.
- Add Herbs, Cheese, and Seeds: Sprinkle the mint, crumbled feta cheese, and chia seeds evenly over the strawberries and watermelon. Gently toss to mix the ingredients without breaking up the fruit.
- Dress & Serve: Drizzle the honey lime dressing over the salad. Finish with additional fresh lime, a small sprinkle of sea salt flakes, and pepper if desired. Serve immediately to enjoy maximum freshness.
Notes
- Best enjoyed freshly assembled for optimal texture and flavor.
- Chill all ingredients before assembling for a crisp, refreshing salad.
- Feel free to substitute maple syrup for honey to make the salad vegan (and skip the feta, or use vegan feta).
- Use seedless watermelon for easier eating and presentation.
- Do not overdress—the fruit releases juices, so a little dressing goes a long way.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salads
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 175
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
