Summer Peach Watermelon Salad (Print)
Juicy peaches and watermelon tossed with cucumber, herbs, feta and a honey-lime dressing for a bright summer side.
# What You 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
# How to Make:
01 - Place watermelon cubes, sliced peaches, and cucumber into a large mixing bowl.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, honey, lime juice, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
03 - Drizzle the dressing over the fruits and vegetables. Gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly.
04 - Add fresh mint, basil, half the crumbled feta, and half the chopped nuts to the salad. Toss lightly to distribute.
05 - Transfer to a serving platter. Sprinkle remaining feta and nuts on top as garnish. Serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- This salad tastes like a secret summer escape in every forkful — juicy, crisp, refreshing, and impossibly easy.
- I reach for this one anytime I want something both light and satisfying, especially when company drops by unannounced.
02 -
- I once waited too long to serve this and learned the fruit releases loads of liquid — rush it to the table!
- Discovering that using both mint and basil transformed the salad from good to truly addictive.
03 -
- Cut the fruit into similar size chunks so every bite is balanced and satisfying.
- For best flavor, let the fruit and dressing sit together for five minutes — but not much longer, or it'll get watery.