Summer Peach Watermelon Salad (Printable)

Juicy peaches and watermelon with fresh mint in a tangy lime dressing. A light and vibrant dish perfect for warm weather.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fresh Fruits

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

→ Herbs and Garnishes

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

→ Lime Dressing

06 - Juice of 1 medium lime
07 - 1 tablespoon honey or pure maple syrup
08 - 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
09 - 1/8 teaspoon sea salt

# How-To Steps:

01 - Place watermelon cubes, peach wedges, and quartered strawberries in a large mixing bowl.
02 - Scatter torn mint leaves over the fruit and toss gently to distribute evenly.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, honey or maple syrup, olive oil, and sea salt until emulsified.
04 - Drizzle the dressing over the fruit mixture. Fold gently with a spatula to coat all ingredients without bruising the fruit.
05 - Transfer to a serving platter or shallow bowl. Top with crumbled feta cheese and fresh mint sprigs. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The sweet and salty combo hits that perfect spot where dessert meets dinner
  • It comes together in literally 15 minutes with zero cooking required
02 -
  • This salad tastes best within an hour of making it, otherwise the fruit starts releasing too much juice and everything gets a bit soupy
  • The salt in the dressing and feta is crucial, it actually makes the fruit taste sweeter by contrast, so do not be tempted to skip it
03 -
  • Chill your serving bowl in the freezer for 20 minutes before assembling, keeping everything extra refreshing on hot days
  • Toast some pumpkin seeds or pistachios and sprinkle them right before serving for that satisfying crunch factor

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