Juicy Summer Bliss Bite (Printable version)

Refreshing mix of summer fruits with creamy feta, toasted nuts, and zesty mint-lime dressing.

# What You'll Need:

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

# How to Prepare:

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 the dressing over the fruit and toss gently to evenly coat all pieces.
04 - Sprinkle crumbled feta, toasted nuts, mint, and basil over the salad. Lightly toss to distribute.
05 - Serve immediately while fresh and cold for optimal flavor and texture.

# Expert advice:

01 -
  • The honey lime dressing makes every fruit taste somehow more like itself
  • It is the one dish that disappears first at every potluck without fail
02 -
  • This salad tastes best within an hour of dressing but the fruits hold up remarkably well for a day
  • The salt in the feta and the pinch of sea salt are what make the sweetness pop
03 -
  • Let the dressed fruit sit for 10 minutes before adding cheese and nuts so the flavors meld
  • Room temperature fruit absorbs the dressing better than ice cold fruit

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