Refreshing Watermelon Salad Recipe – Easy Summer Fruit Salad
Embrace the essence of summer with this Refreshing Watermelon Salad, a vibrant blend of juicy fruits that captures the season’s spirit in every bite. This easy-to-make fruit salad is perfect for picnics, barbecues, or as a light dessert after a hearty meal. Featuring hydrating watermelon, sweet strawberries, and tart cherries, this colorful medley comes alive with zesty lime juice and a hint of agave syrup. Garnished with fresh mint and chia seeds, it’s not just a feast for the eyes but also a delightful burst of flavors that will keep you coming back for more.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 cups watermelon (cubed)
- 2 cups strawberries (sliced)
- 1 cup cherries (seed removed & sliced)
- 1 cup raspberries
- 1 cup blueberries
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 tablespoon agave syrup
- Few mint leaves (chopped for garnish)
- Chia seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Wash all fruits under cool water and gently pat dry.
- Cube the watermelon by slicing off both ends for stability, then cut into thick wedges and cube.
- Remove green tops from strawberries and slice them lengthwise.
- Combine watermelon cubes, sliced strawberries, cherries, raspberries, and blueberries in a large mixing bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice and agave syrup until combined.
- Drizzle dressing over the fruit mixture and gently fold to combine without crushing the fruit.
- Garnish with chopped mint leaves and chia seeds just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (180g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg