Summer Peach Watermelon Salad (Printer-friendly)
Juicy peaches and watermelon tossed with mint, basil, feta and honey-lime dressing for a bright summer side.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fruits
01 - 2 cups seedless watermelon, cut into 1-inch cubes
02 - 2 large ripe peaches, sliced
03 - 1 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
→ Cheese & Nuts (optional)
04 - 1/3 cup feta cheese, crumbled
05 - 1/4 cup roasted pistachios or toasted almonds, roughly chopped
→ Fresh Herbs
06 - 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, torn
07 - 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, torn
→ Dressing
08 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
09 - 1 tablespoon honey
10 - Juice of 1 lime
11 - Pinch of salt
12 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# Directions:
01 - Place watermelon cubes, sliced peaches, and cucumber in a large mixing bowl.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together extra-virgin olive oil, honey, lime juice, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
03 - Drizzle the dressing over the fruit mixture and gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly.
04 - Incorporate torn mint, torn basil, half of the crumbled feta, and half of the chopped nuts; toss lightly just to combine.
05 - Arrange the salad on a serving platter. Sprinkle with the remaining feta and nuts before serving immediately for optimal freshness.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- When the thermometer climbs, nothing feels as cooling and satisfying as crisp watermelon and juicy peaches in one bite.
- This is the type of salad you can throw together in minutes, but everyone thinks you’re some kind of summer genius.
02 -
- Watermelon and peaches release a lot of juice, so don’t let this salad sit too long before serving or it will get soggy.
- Swapping in maple syrup and skipping the cheese makes this salad vegan and still incredibly tasty.
03 -
- Lay out all your ingredients before starting – cutting fruit in batches helps keep their juices in check.
- Chill your serving bowl beforehand for an extra-refreshing salad.