Description
A refreshing and vibrant Watermelon Summer Berry Salad featuring juicy watermelon, strawberries, cherries, and blueberries, all tossed with a zesty lime-honey dressing and garnished with fresh parsley. Perfect for hot summer days as a light, healthy snack or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit
- 4 cups cubed watermelon
- 1 cup halved strawberries
- 1 cup pitted and halved red cherries
- 1 cup blueberries
- ½ tsp lime zest
Dressing
- Juice of 3 limes
- 3 tsp honey
- ½ tsp poppy seeds
Garnish
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together lime juice, honey, and poppy seeds until well combined. Set this fresh, tangy dressing aside.
- Combine the fruits: In a large mixing bowl, add the cubed watermelon, halved strawberries, pitted and halved cherries, blueberries, and sprinkle with lime zest. Gently mix them together to combine all the flavors.
- Toss with dressing: Drizzle the prepared lime-honey dressing over the fruit mixture. Toss gently and carefully until the fruit is evenly coated with the dressing, ensuring a fresh and balanced flavor.
- Serve or chill: You can serve the salad immediately to enjoy its fresh crispness or chill it in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes to let the flavors meld and serve it cool.
Notes
- For best flavor, use fresh, ripe fruits.
- The salad is best served within a few hours of assembling to maintain texture.
- Adjust honey amount according to the sweetness of the fruit and personal preference.
- Can be made vegan by substituting honey with agave syrup or maple syrup.
- Chilling slightly enhances the refreshing taste but don’t leave for too long to avoid the fruit becoming watery.
