Summer Peach Watermelon Salad (Printable version)
Refreshing summer fruit salad with peaches, watermelon, mint, and lime dressing. Ready in 15 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fresh Fruit
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 & Garnish
04 - 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, torn
05 - 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
→ Citrus Dressing
06 - Juice of 1 lime (approximately 2 tablespoons)
07 - 1 tablespoon honey or pure maple syrup
08 - 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
09 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
# Directions:
01 - Place watermelon cubes, peach slices, and strawberries in a large mixing bowl. Gently combine to avoid bruising the delicate fruits.
02 - Scatter torn mint leaves over the fruit mixture. Toss lightly with clean hands or a silicone spatula to distribute herbs evenly throughout.
03 - Whisk lime juice, honey or maple syrup, olive oil, and sea salt in a small bowl until emulsified and slightly thickened.
04 - Drizzle the citrus dressing over the fruit. Gently fold ingredients to coat each piece without mashing the softer fruits.
05 - Transfer to a serving platter or decorative bowl. Top with crumbled feta and additional mint leaves. Serve immediately while fruits retain their structure.
# Expert advice:
01 -
- It comes together in literally 15 minutes with zero cooking required
- The combination of sweet fruit and tangy lime dressing hits every perfect summer note
02 -
- This salad is best served within an hour of making it, as the fruit starts to release its juices and get a bit soggy.
- The mint flavor intensifies over time, so if you're making it ahead, add the herbs right before serving.
03 -
- Room temperature fruit has more flavor than cold fruit, so let everything sit out for about 30 minutes before assembling.
- The salt in the dressing is what makes this taste professional rather than just like cut fruit.