Summer Peach Watermelon Salad (Print Version)

Fresh peaches and watermelon with mint, lime dressing, and optional feta. Ready in 15 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fresh Fruit

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

→ Herbs & Garnishes

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

→ Citrus Dressing

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

# Directions:

01 - Place watermelon cubes, peach wedges, and strawberries in a large mixing bowl. Handle gently to avoid bruising the delicate fruit.
02 - Scatter torn mint leaves over the fruit. Toss lightly with a spatula to distribute evenly without crushing the ingredients.
03 - Whisk lime juice, honey, olive oil, and salt in a small bowl until emulsified and slightly thickened.
04 - Drizzle the dressing evenly over the fruit mixture. Using a gentle folding motion, toss until all pieces are lightly coated.
05 - Transfer salad to a serving platter. Sprinkle crumbled feta across the top. Garnish with additional fresh mint leaves and serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in fifteen minutes flat, no cooking required
  • The combination of sweet peaches and salty feta hits every flavor note at once
02 -
  • Do not add the dressing more than thirty minutes before serving or the fruit will start to break down and release too much liquid
  • The salt in the dressing is essential because it wakes up the fruit flavors in ways sugar alone cannot
03 -
  • Chill your serving bowl for twenty minutes before plating to keep everything refreshing longer
  • Let the dressed fruit sit for exactly ten minutes before serving so the flavors marry without the texture breaking down

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