Peach Watermelon with Feta (Printable)
Juicy peaches and watermelon with crumbled feta, mint, and lime-honey dressing for a bright summer plate.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fruits
01 - 2 ripe peaches, pitted and sliced
02 - 4 cups watermelon, cubed and seeded
→ Cheese
03 - 3/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
→ Herbs
04 - 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
05 - 1 tablespoon fresh basil leaves, torn (optional)
→ Dressing
06 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
07 - 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
08 - 1 teaspoon honey
09 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
# How to Make It:
01 - In a large salad bowl, gently combine the peach slices and watermelon cubes.
02 - Add the crumbled feta, chopped mint, and torn basil (if using) to the bowl.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, honey, salt, and pepper until well blended.
04 - Drizzle the dressing over the fruit and cheese mixture. Toss gently to combine, taking care not to break up the fruit pieces.
05 - Serve immediately, or chill for up to 30 minutes before serving for best flavor.
# Expert Hacks:
01 -
- Zero cooking means you stay cool and the kitchen stays clean, which is basically a summer miracle.
- The sweet and salty contrast between ripe fruit and sharp feta makes people think you worked way harder than you did.
02 -
- Watermelon releases a shocking amount of liquid once salted, so dress the salad right before eating and never leave it sitting overnight.
- Underripe peaches will taste flat no matter how much honey you add, so wait until they are fragrant and slightly soft at the stem end.
03 -
- Chill your serving bowl in the freezer for ten minutes before assembling, because cold fruit on a cold bowl tastes exponentially more refreshing.
- A tiny pinch of flaky sea salt over the top right before serving wakes up every single flavor in the bowl.