Peach Watermelon Salad With Feta (Printable)
Juicy peaches and watermelon tossed with feta, mint, basil and a honey-lime dressing for a bright, summery side.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fruits
01 - 2 cups fresh watermelon, cubed
02 - 2 ripe peaches, sliced or cubed
03 - 1/4 cup fresh blueberries
→ Cheese
04 - 3/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
→ Vegetables & Herbs
05 - 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
06 - 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, chopped
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh basil leaves, chopped
→ Dressing
08 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
09 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
10 - 1 teaspoon honey
11 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# How To Make It:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, gently combine the watermelon cubes, peach slices, blueberries, and thinly sliced red onion.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lime juice, honey, salt, and black pepper until well blended.
03 - Pour the dressing over the fruit and onion mixture, tossing gently to coat evenly without breaking up the fruit.
04 - Scatter the crumbled feta cheese, chopped mint, and basil over the salad. Toss lightly to distribute throughout.
05 - Transfer the salad to a serving platter or bowl. Garnish with additional herbs and feta if desired. Serve immediately for the freshest flavor.
# Tips from dashanddishes:
01 -
- The sweet and salty contrast of watermelon against crumbled feta will ruin plain fruit salads for you forever.
- Zero cooking means you stay cool and the kitchen stays comfortable even on the hottest afternoons.
02 -
- Watermelon releases liquid fast so assemble everything within thirty minutes of serving or you will end up with a puddle.
- Tossing with your hands instead of tongs is the secret to keeping the fruit intact.
03 -
- Refrigerate the watermelon for at least two hours beforehand because cold fruit makes the salad dramatically more refreshing.
- A squeeze of lime directly over the finished platter right before serving wakes up flavors that have settled.