Peach Watermelon Salad (Printable)
Juicy peaches and watermelon tossed with mint and light citrus dressing for a refreshing summer dish.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fruits
01 - 2 cups seedless watermelon, cubed
02 - 2 ripe peaches, pitted and sliced
→ Herbs & Add-ins
03 - 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, torn
04 - 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
→ Dressing
05 - 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
06 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
07 - 1 teaspoon honey or agave syrup
08 - Pinch of sea salt
09 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# Directions:
01 - Gently combine watermelon cubes and peach slices in a large mixing bowl.
02 - Add torn mint leaves to the fruit mixture. Sprinkle crumbled feta over the top if desired.
03 - Whisk together olive oil, lime juice, honey or agave, sea salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until emulsified.
04 - Drizzle dressing over salad and toss gently to coat all pieces evenly, being careful not to bruise the fruit.
05 - Serve immediately, or refrigerate for 20 minutes to allow flavors to meld together.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The honey lime dressing wakes up the natural sweetness without overwhelming it
- It comes together in fifteen minutes but looks like you spent much longer
- The mint and fruit combination is unexpectedly sophisticated
02 -
- Watermelon releases water as it sits, so dress this salad right before serving
- Room temperature fruit has more flavor than fruit straight from the refrigerator
- The mint keeps growing stronger over time, so add extra right before serving if making ahead
03 -
- Cut everything to similar sizes so each spoonful gets all components
- Toast whole mint leaves in your hand before tearing to wake up the oils
- A splash of Champagne vinegar instead of lime creates an entirely different elegant profile