Description
A refreshing Summer Peach Watermelon Salad that combines sweet watermelon and ripe peaches with crisp cucumber, tangy red onion, and fresh mint. Tossed in a light olive oil and lime dressing, and topped with crumbled feta, this no-cook salad is a perfect easy, healthy side dish for hot days.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits and Vegetables
- 2 cups seedless watermelon, cubed
- 2 ripe peaches, sliced or diced
- 1/2 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, torn
Dressing and Toppings
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- Combine ingredients: In a large bowl, gently combine the cubed watermelon, sliced or diced peaches, thinly sliced cucumber, red onion, and torn fresh mint leaves to ensure even flavor distribution.
- Add dressing: Drizzle the mixture with extra virgin olive oil and fresh lime juice, then toss lightly to coat all ingredients evenly without bruising the fruit.
- Season: Season the salad with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, adjusting according to your preference.
- Add feta: Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the salad just before serving to maintain its texture and flavor.
- Serve: Serve the salad immediately chilled for the freshest, most vibrant taste and texture.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, omit the feta or use a plant-based cheese alternative.
- Add arugula to introduce a peppery bite to the salad.
- Grilled shrimp can be added to include a light protein boost.
- Best served chilled and on the same day it is made for optimal freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 8 mg
