Peach Watermelon Salad (Printer-friendly)

Juicy peaches and watermelon with fresh mint and zesty citrus dressing.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fruits

01 - 2 cups seedless watermelon, cut into 1-inch cubes
02 - 2 ripe peaches, pitted and sliced into wedges

→ Herbs & Add-ins

03 - 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, torn by hand
04 - 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)

→ Dressing

05 - 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
06 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
07 - 1 teaspoon honey or agave syrup
08 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
09 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste

# How To Make It:

01 - Place watermelon cubes and peach slices in a large mixing bowl. Gently toss with hands to combine without bruising the fruit.
02 - Scatter torn mint leaves over the fruit mixture. If using feta, sprinkle crumbled cheese evenly across the top.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, honey or agave, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
04 - Drizzle dressing over salad and gently fold to coat all pieces. Avoid over-mixing to prevent fruit from becoming mushy.
05 - Serve immediately for optimal texture, or refrigerate for 20 minutes to meld flavors. Do not store dressed salad beyond 2 hours.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • The contrast between cold watermelon and ripe peaches creates something magic together
  • It takes fifteen minutes but looks like you put real thought into it
02 -
  • Watermelon releases water as it sits, so dress it right before serving
  • Overripe peaches will turn to mush, so pick ones that still have some firmness
03 -
  • Use a serrated knife to cut the watermelon, it glides through without crushing the cells
  • Let the dressed salad sit for ten minutes before serving, the fruit needs that time to get to know each other

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