Peach Watermelon with Feta (Printable Version)
Juicy peaches and watermelon tossed with feta, mint and basil, finished with a bright lime-honey dressing.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fruits
01 - 2 cups fresh watermelon, cubed
02 - 2 ripe peaches, sliced or cubed
03 - 1/4 cup fresh blueberries (optional)
→ Cheese
04 - 3/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
→ Vegetables & Herbs
05 - 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
06 - 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, chopped
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh basil leaves, chopped
→ Dressing
08 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
09 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
10 - 1 teaspoon honey
11 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# Directions:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the watermelon cubes, peach slices, blueberries (if using), and thinly sliced red onion.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lime juice, honey, salt, and black pepper until well blended.
03 - Pour the dressing over the fruit and onion mixture. Toss gently to coat evenly without breaking apart the delicate fruit.
04 - Add the crumbled feta cheese, chopped mint, and basil to the bowl. Toss lightly to distribute the cheese and herbs throughout the salad.
05 - Transfer the salad to a serving platter or bowl. Garnish with additional herbs and feta if desired. Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- Zero cooking required, which means your kitchen stays cool and you stay sane on hot days.
- The sweet and salty contrast from ripe fruit and tangy feta is genuinely addictive and disappears at every potluck.
02 -
- If the watermelon is too ripe and watery, the salad will pool liquid at the bottom within minutes, so blot cubed pieces with a towel if they seem especially juicy.
- Adding the dressing too far ahead breaks down the fruit texture and makes everything soupy, so always dress right before serving.
03 -
- Cut the watermelon and peaches into similar sized pieces so every forkful has a balanced mix of both fruits.
- Taste your feta before adding salt to the dressing because some blocks are significantly saltier than others and you cannot undo an oversalted salad.