Peach Watermelon Salad (Print Version)

Juicy peaches and watermelon tossed with fresh mint in a light citrus dressing for a refreshing summer dish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fruits

01 - 2 cups seedless watermelon, cut into 1-inch cubes
02 - 2 ripe peaches, pitted and sliced into wedges

→ Herbs & Add-ins

03 - 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, torn by hand
04 - 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)

→ Citrus Dressing

05 - 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
06 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
07 - 1 teaspoon honey or agave syrup
08 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
09 - 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste

# How to Make It:

01 - Place watermelon cubes and peach slices in a large serving bowl. Gently toss to distribute evenly without crushing the delicate fruit.
02 - Scatter torn mint leaves over the fruit mixture. If incorporating feta, sprinkle the crumbled cheese across the top at this stage.
03 - Whisk together olive oil, fresh lime juice, honey or agave, sea salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until fully emulsified.
04 - Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad. Using a gentle folding motion, toss the mixture to coat all fruit pieces while maintaining their integrity.
05 - Plate immediately for optimal texture, or refrigerate for 20 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Avoid prolonged storage as fruit will release excess liquid.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The juice from ripe peaches mingling with crisp watermelon creates its own natural sweetness that needs very little help
  • Its one of those salads that looks stunning on a picnic table but takes literally fifteen minutes to throw together
02 -
  • Watermelon releases a surprising amount of liquid once dressed, so dont add the dressing until right before serving or youll end up with soup
  • Overripe peaches will disintegrate when you toss the salad, so slightly firm fruit actually works better here
03 -
  • Chill your serving bowl in the freezer for ten minutes before assembling the salad, which keeps everything colder longer on hot days
  • Use a vegetable peeler to shave thin ribbons of peaches for a more elegant presentation if youre serving this to guests

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