Description
This refreshing summer salad combines juicy watermelon, sweet berries, and fresh mint with a light honey-lemon dressing. Ideal for picnics or post-sun relaxation, it delivers hydrating textures, antioxidants, and a burst of seasonal flavors in under 15 minutes.
Ingredients
4 cups cubed watermelon
1 cup fresh strawberries (halved)
1 cup fresh blackberries (rinsed)
1/2 cup cherries (dried or fresh, pitted)
1/4 cup orange juice (for juice mixture)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon honey (or agave)
2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves (chopped)
5 fresh mint sprigs (for garnish)
Instructions
Dice watermelon and place in a large mixing bowl
Halve strawberries and add to bowl
Toss in rinsed blackberries and cherries
In a small bottle, combine orange juice, lemon juice, and honey; shake until emulsified
Pour dressing over fruit and gently mix
Stir in chopped mint
Garnish with extra mint sprigs and serve chilled
Notes
Use fully ripe watermelon for maximum sweetness
For a tangy twist, substitute 1 tsp balsamic vinegar for 1 tsp orange juice
Store refrigerated in an airtight container
Substitute blueberries for blackberries if available
Dried cherries work as a convenient alternative to fresh
- Prep Time: 15
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 65
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 3mg
- Fat: 0.2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg