Peach Watermelon Salad With Feta (Printable)
Juicy peaches and watermelon tossed with feta, mint, basil and a honey-lime vinaigrette - ready in 15 minutes.
# What You Need:
→ Fruits
01 - 2 cups fresh watermelon, cubed
02 - 2 ripe peaches, sliced or cubed
03 - 1/4 cup fresh 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 (or lemon juice)
10 - 1 teaspoon honey
11 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# Steps:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, gently combine the cubed watermelon, peach slices, blueberries (if using), 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 prepared dressing over the fruit and onion mixture, tossing gently to coat evenly without bruising the fruit.
04 - Scatter the crumbled feta cheese, chopped mint, and basil over the salad. Toss lightly to distribute without breaking up the feta.
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 -
- The salt from the feta pulls sweetness out of the watermelon in a way that surprises people every single time.
- It looks like you spent ages on it but honestly the hardest part is cubing the watermelon without eating half of it first.
02 -
- Once dressed, watermelon releases juice fast, so this salad is best assembled right before eating and never stored overnight in the fridge unless you want soup.
- Underripe peaches will feel mealy and bland against the juicy watermelon, so wait until they are soft and fragrant or ripen them in a paper bag for a day or two.
03 -
- Cut the watermelon slightly larger than the peaches so each bite has a mix of textures rather than everything blending into uniform softness.
- Crumble the feta with your fingers over the bowl instead of cutting it with a knife, because uneven craggy pieces distribute salt better and look more appetizing.