Summer Peach Watermelon Salad (Printable)

Juicy peaches and watermelon tossed with fresh mint in a zesty lime dressing for a refreshing summer dish.

# What You Need:

→ Fresh Fruit

01 - 2 cups watermelon, cut into 1-inch cubes
02 - 3 ripe peaches, pitted and sliced into wedges
03 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered

→ Herbs & Garnishes

04 - 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, torn by hand
05 - 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled

→ Citrus Dressing

06 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
07 - 1 tablespoon honey or pure maple syrup
08 - 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
09 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt

# Steps:

01 - Place watermelon cubes, peach slices, and strawberries in a large mixing bowl. Handle gently to avoid bruising the delicate fruits.
02 - Scatter torn mint leaves over the fruit and toss lightly with a silicone spatula to distribute evenly without crushing the ingredients.
03 - Whisk together lime juice, honey or maple syrup, olive oil, and sea salt in a small bowl until emulsified and slightly thickened.
04 - Drizzle the dressing evenly over the fruit mixture. Fold gently from the bottom to coat all pieces while maintaining the structural integrity of the fruit.
05 - Transfer salad to a serving platter and scatter crumbled feta across the top. Finish with additional fresh mint leaves for visual appeal.
06 - Present the salad promptly while flavors are vibrant and textures remain crisp. Do not refrigerate dressed salad as fruit will become mushy.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in fifteen minutes flat, making it perfect for those "I can't deal with cooking" summer evenings
  • The combination of sweet fruit and tangy lime dressing wakes up your tastebuds in the most refreshing way
02 -
  • This salad is best served within an hour of making it, the fruit starts to break down and release too much liquid if it sits longer
  • The salt in the dressing is crucial, don't be tempted to skip it, it's what makes all the flavors pop instead of just tasting sweet
03 -
  • If your honey is solid and won't whisk in easily, warm your lime juice for ten seconds in the microwave first
  • Taste a piece of watermelon before adding the honey, some are naturally sweet enough that you might want to use less sweetener

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