Summer Peach Watermelon Salad (Print Version)
A refreshing summer salad of peaches, watermelon, cucumber, herbs, feta and pistachios with honey-lime drizzle.
# What You Need:
→ Fruits
01 - 2 cups seedless watermelon, cut into 1-inch cubes
02 - 2 large ripe peaches, sliced
03 - 1 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
→ Cheese & Nuts
04 - 1/3 cup feta cheese, crumbled
05 - 1/4 cup roasted pistachios or toasted almonds, roughly chopped
→ Fresh Herbs
06 - 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, torn
07 - 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, torn
→ Dressing
08 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
09 - 1 tablespoon honey
10 - Juice of 1 lime
11 - Pinch of salt
12 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# How To Make:
01 - Place the watermelon cubes, peach slices, and cucumber into a large mixing bowl.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, honey, lime juice, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
03 - Drizzle the dressing over the fruit and cucumber mixture. Toss gently to coat evenly.
04 - Add the mint, basil, half of the feta cheese, and half of the nuts. Toss lightly to incorporate.
05 - Transfer the mixture to a serving platter. Sprinkle with the remaining feta cheese and nuts before serving.
06 - Present at once to enjoy maximum freshness.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The honey-lime dressing clings to every bite, giving sweet fruit a tangy twist youll daydream about.
- This is my go-to for spontaneous picnics because prep takes less time than making sun tea.
02 -
- I once tried making this ahead, and by dinner the fruit had drenched the herbs—always toss just before serving.
- Switching feta for a crumbly goat cheese once totally changed the flavor—feta balances the sweetness best.
03 -
- Keep your fruit cold until serving—temperature is half the magic here.
- The best batches always happen when I use my hands to toss, so nothing gets bruised.