Watermelon and Berry Salad with Lime Vinaigrette
A summer salad that makes the most of the season’s bounty
I’m a salad geek. Almost by definition a salad is fresh – fresh vegetables, fresh fruit. These three summer salad recipes showcase the best of summer’s harvest — watermelon and berries, corn and basil, and tomatoes.
Watermelon and berry salad with lime vinaigrette
Course: SaladsCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy10
minutesFresh berries and watermelon get a bright summer sweetness with a fresh lime vinaigrette.
Ingredients
4 cups watermelon, cut into bite-size pieces
1 cup strawberries, hulled and quartered
1 cup cherries, pitted
1/2 cup raspberries
1/2 cup blueberries
3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
2 1/2 tablespoons agave syrup or honey
2 teaspoons lime zest
1 tablespoon fresh mint, chopped
Directions
- Shake lime juice, agave syrup, mint and lime zest in a container with a lid.
- Arrange watermelon, cherries and berries on platter.
- Drizzle dressing across the fruit and garnish with more fresh mint.
Simple salads for easy entertaining
If you’re looking for a sturdy salad for outdoor entertaining, this Cherry Tomato and Chickpea Salad is a great one to try. Canned chickpeas make it easy and quick to assemble, yet the tomatoes and fresh herbs give it that fresh-from-the-garden taste.
Fresh Corn and Basil Salad
Fresh corn and basil are a match made in heaven in this light, simple summer salad. It lets the sweet flavor of both shine, with just a hint of savory red onion.
