Description
Refreshing and Juicy Watermelon Peach Salad for Hot Summer Days is the ultimate way to beat the heat! This vibrant dish combines luscious watermelon and sweet peaches, creating a refreshing medley perfect for any summer occasion. With its eye-catching colors and delightful flavors, this salad is not just a treat for the palate but also a feast for the eyes. Tossed with crumbled feta cheese and fresh basil, it offers a unique balance of sweetness and savory notes that will impress your guests or family. Quick to prepare and bursting with nutrition, this salad is ideal for picnics, barbecues, or a light meal at home. Dive into summer with this delicious recipe that celebrates seasonal fruits!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups cubed seedless watermelon
- 3 ripe peaches, sliced thin
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the fruit: Cube the watermelon and slice the peaches thinly. Place both in a large mixing bowl.
- Add cheese and basil: Crumble feta over the fruit and add torn basil leaves.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble: Pour the dressing over the fruit mixture and gently toss to combine.
- Chill: Refrigerate for 10–15 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg