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Peach Watermelon Salad

A refreshing and vibrant summer salad featuring sweet watermelon, juicy peaches, tangy feta cheese, and fresh mint, all tossed in a light citrus vinaigrette.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Calories: 115
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 4 cups seedless watermelon cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 3 large peaches ripe but firm, pitted and cubed
  • 0.5 cup feta cheese crumbled from a block
  • 0.25 cup fresh mint leaves finely chopped
Vinaigrette Dressing
  • 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 tsp honey or agave nectar
  • 0.25 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper freshly cracked

Equipment

  • Large serving bowl
  • Chef's Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Small jar with lid

Method
 

  1. Carefully remove the rind from the watermelon and cut the flesh into bite-sized cubes. Place in a large serving bowl.
  2. Wash, pit, and cube the peaches into pieces similar in size to the watermelon. Add to the bowl.
  3. In a small jar or bowl, whisk together the olive oil, fresh lime juice, honey, salt, and freshly cracked black pepper until emulsified.
  4. Pour the vinaigrette over the cubed fruit and very gently toss to coat everything without mashing the delicate peaches.
  5. Crumble the block of feta cheese directly over the top of the fruit.
  6. Sprinkle the chopped fresh mint evenly across the salad.
  7. Give the salad one final, gentle toss to distribute the cheese and herbs. Serve immediately.

Notes

Do not dress the salad or add the feta cheese until right before serving, as the salt will draw moisture out of the watermelon and make it soggy.