Description
This Refreshing and Juicy Watermelon Peach Salad for Hot Summer Days is the perfect companion for sun-soaked gatherings. Bursting with vibrant colors and flavors, this salad combines sweet watermelon and succulent peaches with fresh basil and creamy feta, creating a delightful dish that’s both nourishing and visually appealing. Ideal for picnics, barbecues, or as a light meal, this salad is not only quick to prepare but also a refreshing indulgence on hot days. With just a handful of ingredients and minimal prep time, you can serve up a stunning salad that will impress your guests and satisfy your taste buds.
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
- Cube the watermelon into bite-sized pieces and slice the peaches into thin wedges. Place both fruits in a mixing bowl.
- Crumble feta cheese over the fruit and add torn basil leaves.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil and lime juice; season with salt and pepper.
- Pour dressing over the fruit mixture and gently toss to combine without breaking down the watermelon.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 10–15 minutes before serving to meld flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg