Peach Watermelon Salad With Feta (Printable Version)

Juicy peaches and watermelon with feta, mint, basil and a lime-honey dressing for a bright summer side.

# Ingredient List:

01 - 2 cups fresh watermelon, cubed

02 - 2 ripe peaches, sliced or cubed

03 - 1/4 cup blueberries (optional, for extra color)

04 - 3/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled

05 - 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced

06 - 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, chopped

07 - 1 tablespoon fresh basil leaves, chopped

08 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

09 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice (or lemon juice)

10 - 1 teaspoon honey

11 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

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 bruising the fruit.

04 - Add the crumbled feta cheese, chopped mint, and basil to the bowl. Toss lightly to distribute the herbs and cheese throughout.

05 - Transfer to a serving platter or bowl. Garnish with additional herbs and feta if desired. Serve immediately for the freshest flavor.

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Zero cooking required, which means your kitchen stays cool and you stay sane on blazing hot days.
The salty tang of feta against dripping sweet fruit is the kind of contrast that makes people close their eyes when they eat.

02 -

Watermelon continues to leak juice after cutting, so serve this within thirty minutes or you will have a lake at the bottom of your bowl.
Chilling the fruit for an hour before assembling makes every bite taste ten times more refreshing than room temperature ever could.

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Cut the watermelon and peaches into similar sized pieces so every forkful feels balanced instead of chaotic.
A tiny pinch of flaky sea salt on top right before serving wakes up every single flavor in the bowl.