Summer Peach Watermelon Salad (Print)

Juicy peaches and watermelon with fresh mint and lime dressing for a refreshing summer bite.

# What You Need:

→ Fruit

01 - 2 cups watermelon, cubed
02 - 3 ripe peaches, sliced
03 - 1 cup strawberries, hulled and quartered

→ Fresh Herbs & Additions

04 - 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, torn
05 - 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled

→ Dressing

06 - Juice of 1 lime
07 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
08 - 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
09 - Pinch of sea salt

# How to Make:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the watermelon cubes, peach slices, and strawberries if using.
02 - Add the fresh mint leaves and gently toss to distribute the herbs evenly.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, honey or maple syrup, olive oil, and sea salt until well combined.
04 - Drizzle the dressing over the fruit salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients.
05 - Transfer to a serving platter or bowl and sprinkle with feta cheese if desired. Serve immediately, garnished with extra mint leaves.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The way the salt and lime wake up the natural sweetness of the fruit feels like discovering something new about ingredients youve known forever
  • It comes together in literally fifteen minutes but looks like something from a fancy brunch spot
02 -
  • Once you add the dressing, the fruit will start releasing its juices, so this salad is best served within thirty minutes of making it
  • The salt gets more pronounced as the salad sits, so start with a light hand and add more right before serving if needed
03 -
  • Chill your serving bowl or platter for twenty minutes before assembling the salad, those first few bites stay colder longer
  • Let the fruit come to room temperature for about ten minutes before serving, the flavors really wake up when they are not ice cold

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