Juicy Summer Bliss Fruits (Printable)

Refreshing medley of summer melons and berries with feta cheese, mint, basil, and zesty lime dressing.

# What You'll 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

# Steps:

01 - Place cubed watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew, halved strawberries, and grapes in a large serving bowl
02 - Whisk together lime zest, lime juice, honey, olive oil, and sea salt in a small bowl until emulsified
03 - Drizzle dressing over fruit and toss gently to evenly coat all pieces
04 - Sprinkle crumbled feta, toasted nuts, torn mint, and basil over salad. Lightly toss to distribute
05 - Serve immediately while fresh and cold for optimal texture and flavor

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The sweet and salty combo hits those primal taste buds that didnt know they needed awakening
  • It comes together in fifteen minutes but looks like you planned it for days
02 -
  • Letting this sit makes the fruit release water and turn sad, so dress it right before serving
  • Room temperature fruit loses its magic, keep everything chilled until the moment you assemble
03 -
  • Invest in a sharp knife, nothing ruins fruit salad like squashed melon from a dull blade
  • Toast extra nuts while you are at it, they are perfect for snacking or tomorrow mornings yogurt

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