Peach Watermelon Salad With Feta (Printable)

Juicy peaches and watermelon with feta, red onion, mint and basil, tossed in a lime-honey dressing.

# What You Need:

→ Fruits

01 - 2 cups fresh watermelon, cubed
02 - 2 ripe peaches, sliced or cubed
03 - 1/4 cup blueberries (optional)

→ 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 black pepper, to taste

# Steps:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, 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 mixture and toss gently to coat evenly without breaking up the fruit.
04 - Add the crumbled feta cheese, chopped mint, and basil. Toss lightly to distribute throughout the salad.
05 - Transfer to a serving platter or bowl. Garnish with additional herbs and feta if desired. Serve immediately for the freshest flavor.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Zero cooking required, which means your kitchen stays cool and you stay sane on hot days.
  • The salt from the feta pulls sweetness out of the fruit in a way that surprises everyone who tries it.
  • It comes together in fifteen minutes flat and looks like something from a magazine without any effort.
02 -
  • If you prep this more than an hour ahead, the watermelon will weep and flood the plate with pink liquid, so assemble right before serving or keep components separate until the last minute.
  • Chilling the watermelon and peaches in the refrigerator overnight before making this transforms the salad from good to unforgettable because cold fruit holds its texture better.
03 -
  • Cut the watermelon slightly larger than the peaches because it breaks down faster and you want everything to feel balanced in each bite.
  • Warm the honey for ten seconds in the microwave before whisking it into the dressing so it blends smoothly instead of clumping in cold liquid.

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