Watermelon Fruit Salad with Lime Mint Dressing Recipe
A refreshing and vibrant Watermelon Fruit Salad tossed with a zesty lime mint dressing. This easy-to-make summer salad combines juicy watermelon, strawberries, raspberries, and cherries, enhanced with a sweet and tangy agave-lime dressing and fresh mint for a burst of flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Fruit
- 4 cups watermelon, cubed into 1 inch pieces
- 1 1/2 cups strawberries, sliced into rounds
- 1 1/2 cups raspberries
- 1 1/2 cups cherries, pitted and halved
Dressing
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 1/2 tsp lime zest
- 2 tbsp agave syrup
- 1 tbsp fresh mint, finely chopped
Instructions
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the agave syrup, freshly squeezed lime juice, lime zest, and chopped fresh mint until well combined and fragrant.
- Prepare the fruit: Cube the watermelon into 1-inch pieces and slice the strawberries into rounds. Pit and halve the cherries. Place all the prepared fruit in a large bowl.
- Toss with dressing: Drizzle the lime mint dressing over the fruit mixture and gently toss to coat all the pieces evenly, ensuring the flavors meld together without bruising the fruit.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish the salad with some torn fresh mint leaves for an extra pop of color and freshness. Serve immediately or chilled for best flavor.
Notes
- For extra crunch, consider adding chopped nuts like pistachios or almonds as a topping.
- This salad is best served fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 2 hours before serving.
- To pit cherries easily, use a cherry pitter or a sturdy straw to push the pit out gently.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less agave syrup depending on your taste.
- Fresh mint should be added just before serving to maintain its bright flavor and color.
