Description
This Peach Watermelon Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish that perfectly captures the essence of summer. With juicy watermelon and sweet, ripe peaches, this salad is not only delicious but also hydrating. Enhanced with fresh mint and a splash of lime juice, it balances sweet and tangy flavors beautifully. Ideal for BBQs, picnics, or as a light snack, this quick and easy recipe can be customized with optional ingredients like feta cheese or cucumber for added flavor and texture. Celebrate the bounty of seasonal fruits with this delightful salad that will impress your guests and family alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups watermelon, cubed
- 2 ripe peaches, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion (optional)
- 1/2 cucumber, sliced (optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cubed watermelon and sliced peaches. Gently mix to evenly distribute.
- Add the chopped mint leaves and toss gently to blend flavors without bruising the fruit.
- Drizzle lime juice over the salad and sprinkle with sea salt to enhance flavors.
- If desired, mix in optional ingredients like feta cheese, red onion, and cucumber.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 10–15 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg