Description
Refreshing and Juicy Watermelon Peach Salad for Hot Summer Days is the ultimate summer dish, offering a delightful blend of flavors that screams sunshine. This vibrant salad features juicy watermelon and sweet peaches, creating a refreshing experience perfect for hot days. Ideal for picnics, barbecues, or simply as a light lunch, this salad is not only quick to prepare but also visually stunning. With just a handful of fresh ingredients and a simple dressing, you can whip up this delicious treat in no time. Impress your guests with this colorful medley that embodies the essence of summer!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups cubed seedless watermelon
- 3 ripe peaches, thinly sliced
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese (or omit for vegan)
- ¼ cup torn fresh basil leaves
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the fruit by cubing the watermelon and slicing the peaches into thin wedges. Place them in a large mixing bowl.
- Add crumbled feta cheese (if using) and torn basil leaves to the bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil and lime juice; season with salt and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the fruit mixture and gently toss to combine without bruising the fruit.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 10–15 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg