Summer Peach Watermelon Salad (Printable)
Peaches, watermelon, cucumber, mint, basil, feta and nuts tossed in honey-lime, bright and ready in 15 minutes.
# What's Needed:
→ 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
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 It:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, add watermelon cubes, sliced peaches, and cucumber.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together extra-virgin olive oil, honey, lime juice, salt, and black pepper until well blended.
03 - Pour the dressing over the watermelon mixture and gently toss to coat all pieces evenly.
04 - Add fresh mint, basil, half of the feta cheese, and half of the nuts. Gently toss to distribute.
05 - Transfer the mixture to a serving platter. Scatter the remaining feta and nuts over the top as garnish.
06 - Serve the salad immediately for optimal freshness.
# Tips for Success:
01 -
- All the flavors taste like summer in the best way—sweet fruit, bright lime, and a salty hint of cheese.
- It only takes minutes to make, and every bite feels like you went above and beyond with hardly any effort.
02 -
- Stirring too vigorously turns watermelon to mush—go slow and gentle for the prettiest salad.
- Letting the salad sit too long leaves a pool of juice, so always assemble right before serving.
03 -
- Toast your nuts fresh for extra aroma—your kitchen will smell amazing.
- Always taste your dressing before pouring; a little extra lime or honey can work wonders.