Description
This Peach Watermelon Salad is a refreshing and vibrant summer dish combining juicy watermelon, ripe peaches, crisp cucumber, and tangy feta cheese. Enhanced with fresh mint and a zesty honey-lime dressing, it’s the perfect light and flavorful salad to enjoy on warm days or as a colorful side for Mediterranean-inspired meals.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad Ingredients
- 3 cups watermelon, cubed
- 3 ripe peaches, sliced
- 1/2 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, torn
Dressing Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Juice of 1 lime
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of black pepper
Instructions
- Combine salad ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the cubed watermelon, sliced peaches, thinly sliced cucumber, and red onion. Gently toss to mix the fresh fruit and vegetables evenly.
- Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, honey, lime juice, salt, and black pepper until well combined and emulsified to create a tangy, sweet dressing.
- Toss salad with dressing: Pour the dressing over the fruit and vegetable mixture. Gently toss the salad to coat all pieces evenly without breaking down the delicate fruit.
- Add feta and mint: Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese and torn fresh mint leaves over the salad. Give one final gentle toss to incorporate these flavors.
- Serve or chill: Serve the salad immediately for the freshest taste or chill in the refrigerator for up to 1 hour to let flavors meld while keeping the fruit crisp.
Notes
- For extra texture and a peppery note, add a handful of arugula or chopped pistachios.
- Substitute goat cheese for feta if you prefer a creamier, milder cheese.
- This salad is best served fresh, as watermelon releases liquid over time which can make it watery.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
