Summer Peach Watermelon Salad (Printable)
Juicy peaches and watermelon with cucumber, mint, basil and honey-lime dressing; finished with feta and pistachios.
# What You’ll Need:
→ 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 (optional)
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 Steps:
01 - Place watermelon cubes, sliced peaches, and cucumber in a large mixing bowl.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, honey, lime juice, salt, and pepper until well blended.
03 - Pour the dressing over the fruit mixture and toss gently to coat evenly.
04 - Gently fold in fresh mint, basil, half of the feta cheese, and half of the chopped nuts.
05 - Transfer salad to a serving platter and garnish with remaining feta and nuts.
06 - Serve immediately to enjoy optimal freshness.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The sweet-savoury crunch and bright dressing make every forkful taste like sunshine in a bowl.
- Even people who usually skip salads come back for seconds when this one lands on the table.
02 -
- Over-mixing will turn your watermelon to pulp – gentle hands really do matter here.
- Letting the salad sit too long releases excess juice and waters down the flavor; prepare just before serving for the best texture.
03 -
- Lining your serving platter with a paper towel for just a minute before plating helps soak up extra fruit juice.
- A tiny sprinkle of flaky sea salt on top right before serving makes the flavors pop even more.