Summer Peach Watermelon Salad (Printable version)
Bright summer salad with peaches, watermelon, cucumber, herbs, feta and honey-lime dressing.
# What you need:
→ Fruits
01 - 2 cups seedless watermelon, cut into 1-inch cubes
02 - 2 large ripe peaches, sliced
03 - 1 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
→ Cheese & Nuts (optional)
04 - 1/3 cup feta cheese, crumbled
05 - 1/4 cup roasted pistachios or toasted almonds, roughly chopped
→ Fresh Herbs
06 - 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, torn
07 - 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, torn
→ Dressing
08 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
09 - 1 tablespoon honey
10 - Juice of 1 lime
11 - Pinch of salt
12 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# How to make it:
01 - Place watermelon cubes, sliced peaches, and cucumber in a large mixing bowl.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, honey, lime juice, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
03 - Pour dressing over fruit mixture and gently toss to coat all components evenly.
04 - Add mint, basil, half of the crumbled feta, and half of the chopped nuts. Toss lightly to combine.
05 - Transfer salad to a serving platter. Top with remaining feta cheese and nuts as garnish.
06 - Serve immediately to enjoy at peak freshness.
# Expert tips:
01 -
- Waiting until the very last before pouring on the honey-lime dressing means every bite practically bursts with bright, fresh flavor.
- This salad turns a handful of anything-you-have peaches and watermelon into a dish guests talk about all summer.
02 -
- If you let the salad sit too long, the watermelon releases so much juice everything becomes soggy—only make it when you're truly ready to eat.
- Swapping out honey for maple syrup works wonders for vegan friends, and I discovered arugula adds a snappy, peppery surprise no one expects.
03 -
- Choosing super-ripe fruit makes all the difference—the salad is only as good as what goes in.
- A pinch of flaky sea salt before serving brings out a hidden sweetness you’ll notice instantly.