Description
Refreshing peach watermelon salad combines sweet summer fruits with tangy feta cheese. Mediterranean-inspired dish offers cool, crisp flavors you’ll savor on warm afternoons.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits:
- 3 cups watermelon, cubed (710 milliliters)
- 3 large ripe peaches, sliced
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) fresh basil leaves, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Dressing and Extras:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) balsamic glaze or balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Cube ripe watermelon and slice fresh peaches into uniform bite-sized pieces, placing them in a spacious mixing vessel.
- Delicately tear mint and basil leaves, scattering them across the fruit mixture to infuse aromatic herbaceous notes.
- Crumble tangy feta cheese and sprinkle thinly sliced red onion throughout the salad, creating textural contrast.
- Create a light dressing by whisking together balsamic glaze, extra virgin olive oil, and freshly squeezed lime juice.
- Gently drizzle the prepared dressing over the fruit and herb mixture, ensuring even coating.
- Sprinkle kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper to elevate the salad’s flavor profile.
- Using soft folding motions, carefully integrate all ingredients without crushing the delicate fruit.
- Refrigerate for 15-20 minutes to allow flavors to meld and develop a refreshing chill, ideal for warm summer days.
- Before serving, give a final gentle toss to redistribute the dressing and herbs, presenting a vibrant, colorful salad.
Notes
- Swap feta with plant-based cheese for a vegan version that keeps the creamy texture and tangy flavor.
- Substitute mint with fresh cilantro for a zesty Mexican-inspired twist on the salad.
- Massage red onion slices in cold water for 5 minutes to reduce sharp bite and soften raw flavor.
- Chill ingredients beforehand to ensure a refreshing, cool summer salad experience with crisp, clean taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 113 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 135 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 7 mg