Fruit salad with watermelon is a bright flavor-packed salad that kids love. Made with watermelon, strawberries, raspberries, and cherries then drizzled with a honey lime dressing.
This mixed fruit salad will have the whole family begging for seconds, especially the kids! It is a great way to get kids excited to eat more fresh fruit. Plus, our berry fruit salad can be served as is or paired with any side dish.
For more kid approved fruit recipes, check out our Yogurt Fruit Dip, How To Cut Watermelon Into Sticks, Creamy Fruit Popsicle, and Fruit Pizza with Oatmeal Crust.
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What Goes into a Fruit Salad?
Fresh watermelon paired with strawberries, raspberries and cherries is one of the best combinations. The lime dressing then adds the perfect amount of tanginess to balance out the sweetness from the fruit.
You can of course add any other fruits. From banana slices and apple chunks to pineapple pieces and whole blackberries, you can make this fresh fruit bowl just the way you like!
We enjoy sharing simple yet nutritious recipes such as our Gluten Free Butternut Squash Ravioli, Blueberry Spinach Smoothie, Gluten Free Bran Muffins and Yogurt Parfait For Kids and cannot wait for you to try this melon salad too.
To get started, gather the equipment and ingredients then follow the written instructions or printable recipe card. Enjoy!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 cups watermelon, diced
- 1 1/2 cups strawberries, halved
- 1 1/2 cups raspberries
- 1 1/2 cups pitted cherries, halved
Dressing
- 1 1/2 teaspoon lime zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon freshly chopped mint
Gluten-Free Guide: If you’re new to eating gluten-free we understand it’s overwhelming trying to figure out which foods may contain gluten and which ones don’t. All of our gluten-free recipes marked with this symbol ✅ represent foods that need to be checked for gluten.
How To Make
In a large bowl combine the watermelon, strawberries, raspberries, and cherries.
Combine the dressing
In a small bowl whisk together the lime zest, lime juice, honey, and mint.
Blend the fruit salad
Drizzle the dressing over the fruit and gently stir.
Serve
Garnish with additional mint if desired. Chill until ready to serve.
Frequently Asked Questions
We recommend prepping this watermelon fruit salad no more than 24 hours in advance. Pour the fruit salad dressing on right before serving to prevent the fruit from becoming soggy.
Serve alongside any side dish, main entree or appetizer. This recipe is especially delicious paired with cottage cheese, on a salad or even served with a scoop of ice cream for dessert!
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 days and enjoy as is. Leftovers can also be stored in the freezer then turned into popsicles or smoothies throughout the year.
From the weight, sound and overall appearance, there are a few characteristics of a ripe watermelon to be on the lookout for. First, the whole watermelon should be heavy for its size as this is key to a juicy fruit. Lift each watermelon aiming to pick the heaviest. Next, give it a tap, you are listening for a deep hollow sound. Lastly, the watermelon should be blemish-free, dark green in color with a yellow spot or “field spot” on the melon.
Kids In The Kitchen
Cooking tips and suggestions for kids making this recipe.
- Learn how to cut a watermelon by reading our How To Cut A Watermelon into Cubes guide.
- When zesting a lime, make sure to only zest the green outer peel and not the white part of the rind. It is very bitter.
- Gently stir the fruit salad together by scooping from the bottom of the bowl to prevent smashing the fruit. Store in the fridge until you are ready to serve.
More Easy Fruit Salad Recipes
- Fruit Salad for Kids
- Summer Fruit Kabobs
- Apple Fruit Salad with Cool Whip
- Fruit Salsa
- Easy Winter Fresh Fruit Salad
- Waffle Cone Fruit Cups
- Pineapple Fluff
CKC Features both Gluten-Free Guidance and Kids Cooking Instructions: If you’re new to eating gluten-free we understand it’s overwhelming trying to figure out which foods may contain gluten and which ones don’t. All of our gluten-free recipes marked with this symbol ✅ represent foods that need to be checked for gluten or cross-contamination.
The ⭐️ symbol in the recipe below denotes the steps in which kid cooks may need a helper (depending on age). If there is no ⭐️ symbol, that step (or recipe) doesn’t require a helper.
Fruit Salad with Watermelon
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 cups watermelon, diced
- 1 1/2 cups strawberries, halved
- 1 1/2 cups raspberries
- 1 1/2 cups pitted cherries, halved
Dressing
- 1 1/2 teaspoon lime zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon freshly chopped mint
Instructions
- Combine the fruit. In a large bowl combine the watermelon, strawberries, raspberries, and cherries.4 cups watermelon, diced, 1 1/2 cups strawberries, halved, 1 1/2 cups raspberries, 1 1/2 cups pitted cherries, halved
- Combine the dressing. In a small bowl whisk together the lime zest, lime juice, honey, and mint.1 1/2 teaspoon lime zest, 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, 2 tablespoons honey, 1 tablespoon freshly chopped mint
- Blend the fruit salad. Drizzle the dressing over the fruit and gently stir.
- Serve. Garnish with additional mint if desired. Chill until ready to serve.
Notes
Prep Suggestions
We recommend prepping this watermelon fruit salad no more than 24 hours in advance. Pour the fruit salad dressing on right before serving to prevent the fruit from becoming soggy.Storage Instructions
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 days and enjoy as is. Leftovers can also be stored in the freezer then turned into popsicles or smoothies throughout the year.How to Pick a Watermelon
From the weight, sound and overall appearance, there are a few characteristics of a ripe watermelon to be on the lookout for. First, the whole watermelon should be heavy for its size as this is key to a juicy fruit. Lift each watermelon aiming to pick the heaviest. Next, give it a tap, you are listening for a deep hollow sound. Lastly, the watermelon should be blemish-free, dark green in color with a yellow spot or “field spot” on the melon.How to Cut a Watermelon
Learn how to cut a watermelon by reading our How To Cut A Watermelon into Cubes guide. CKC Features both Gluten-Free Guidance and Kids Cooking Instructions: If you’re new to eating gluten-free we understand it’s overwhelming trying to figure out which foods may contain gluten and which ones don’t. All of our gluten-free recipes marked with this symbol ✅ represent foods that need to be checked for gluten or cross-contamination. The ⭐️ symbol in the recipe below denotes the steps in which kid cooks may need a helper (depending on age). If there is no ⭐️ symbol, that step (or recipe) doesn’t require a helper.Nutrition
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zidane says
thank you for the recipe