Summer Peach Watermelon Salad (Printable)
Juicy peaches and watermelon with fresh mint in tangy lime dressing.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Fresh Fruits
01 - 2 cups watermelon, cut into 1-inch cubes
02 - 3 ripe peaches, pitted and sliced into wedges
03 - 1 cup strawberries, hulled and quartered
→ Herbs and Garnishes
04 - 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, gently torn
05 - 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
→ Citrus Dressing
06 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
07 - 1 tablespoon honey or pure maple syrup
08 - 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
09 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
# Steps:
01 - Combine the cubed watermelon, peach wedges, and quartered strawberries in a large mixing bowl.
02 - Scatter the torn mint leaves over the fruit and toss gently to distribute evenly.
03 - Whisk together the lime juice, honey or maple syrup, olive oil, and sea salt in a small bowl until emulsified.
04 - Drizzle the lime dressing over the fruit mixture and toss gently to coat all ingredients without bruising the fruit.
05 - Transfer to a serving platter, sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese, and garnish with additional mint leaves. Serve immediately for optimal freshness.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- No oven required, making it your best friend when temperatures climb above eighty degrees
- The combination of sweet peaches and refreshing watermelon tastes like summer captured in a bowl
- Ready in fifteen minutes flat, leaving you more time for porch sitting and iced tea
02 -
- This salad tastes best served within an hour of dressing, otherwise the fruit starts to release too much juice and gets soggy
- Cold fruit hides its natural sweetness, so let the salad sit at room temperature for about ten minutes before serving
03 -
- Buy peaches that are slightly firm if you are making this ahead, they will soften as they sit and hold their shape better
- Chill your serving bowl in the freezer for ten minutes before assembling to keep the salad colder longer on hot days