Juicy Summer Bliss Fruit Salad (Printable Version)

Refreshing fruit salad with melons, berries, feta, and mint-lime dressing

# What You Need:

→ Fruits

01 - 1 cup cubed watermelon
02 - 1 cup cubed ripe cantaloupe
03 - 1 cup cubed honeydew melon
04 - 1 cup halved strawberries
05 - 1 cup seedless red or green grapes, halved

→ Cheese & Nuts

06 - 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
07 - 1/4 cup toasted pistachios or almonds, roughly chopped

→ Herbs & Dressing

08 - 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves, torn
09 - 2 tbsp fresh basil leaves, torn
10 - Zest of 1 lime
11 - 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
12 - 1 tbsp honey
13 - 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
14 - Pinch of sea salt

# How To Make:

01 - Place the cubed watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew, halved strawberries, and grapes in a large serving bowl and toss gently to mix.
02 - Whisk together the lime zest, lime juice, honey, olive oil, and sea salt in a small bowl until fully emulsified.
03 - Drizzle the dressing evenly over the fruit mixture. Gently toss to coat all pieces without mashing the delicate fruits.
04 - Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese, toasted nuts, torn mint, and basil over the dressed fruit. Lightly toss once more to distribute.
05 - Plate immediately while chilled and fresh for optimal texture and flavor presentation.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The combination of sweet melons and salty feta hits every craving at once
  • It comes together in 15 minutes but looks like you spent forever arranging it
02 -
  • This salad does not sit well over time so make it right before serving
  • The fruit needs to be properly ripe or the whole thing falls flat
03 -
  • Let the fruit come to room temperature for 10 minutes before serving if it is been in the fridge
  • Skip the stirring spoon and use your hands to gently fold everything together

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