Summer Peach Watermelon Salad (Printable)

Juicy peaches and watermelon with fresh herbs and lime dressing for a refreshing summer dish.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Fresh Fruits

01 - 2 cups watermelon, cut into 1-inch cubes
02 - 3 ripe peaches, sliced into wedges
03 - 1 cup strawberries, hulled and quartered

→ Herbs and Garnishes

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

→ Citrus Dressing

06 - Juice of 1 fresh lime (approximately 2 tablespoons)
07 - 1 tablespoon honey or pure maple syrup
08 - 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
09 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt

# Directions:

01 - Place watermelon cubes, peach wedges, and quartered strawberries in a large mixing bowl. Handle fruits gently to avoid bruising.
02 - Scatter torn mint leaves over the fruit mixture. Use a light tossing motion to distribute herbs evenly without damaging the fruit pieces.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together fresh lime juice, honey or maple syrup, olive oil, and sea salt. Continue whisking until the mixture emulsifies into a smooth dressing.
04 - Drizzle the prepared dressing evenly over the fruit mixture. Gently fold the ingredients using a silicone spatula, ensuring all pieces are lightly coated without becoming soggy.
05 - Transfer the salad to a decorative serving platter. Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese across the top as a finishing touch. Add extra mint leaves for garnish if desired. Serve immediately while fruits retain their crisp texture.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It comes together in literally fifteen minutes with zero cooking required
  • The salty feta against sweet juicy fruit is the kind of combination that makes people pause and ask whats in this
02 -
  • Watermelon releases a lot of liquid once dressed, so don't make this more than an hour before serving or it'll get soupy
  • The feta can get soft and lose its texture if it sits too long, so add it right before you're ready to eat
03 -
  • Let the fruit come to room temperature for about twenty minutes before serving, you'll taste so much more of the natural sweetness
  • If your peaches are underripe, let them sit on the counter for a day or they'll be disappointingly crunchy

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