Description
This Summer Peach Watermelon Salad is a refreshing and colorful dish that perfectly captures the essence of summer. Sweet peaches and juicy watermelon are combined with crisp cucumber, tangy feta cheese, and a zesty lime dressing, creating a delightful balance of flavors. Topped with fresh mint leaves, this salad is a true celebration of seasonal produce.
Ingredients
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Salad:
- 3 cups seedless watermelon, cubed
- 3 ripe peaches, sliced
- 1 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, torn
Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Salad: In a large bowl, combine the watermelon, peaches, cucumber, red onion, and mint leaves.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, honey, salt, and pepper.
- Combine: Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat.
- Serve: Sprinkle with crumbled feta before serving. Enjoy chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- For added crunch, consider tossing in toasted pistachios or slivered almonds.
- This salad pairs wonderfully with grilled meats or can be enjoyed on its own as a refreshing dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
