Refreshing and Juicy Watermelon Peach Salad for Hot Summer Days
Cool off this summer with a delightful Watermelon Peach Salad that captures the essence of the season. This vibrant dish features juicy watermelon and sweet peaches harmoniously blended with creamy feta cheese and aromatic fresh basil. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or as a light lunch at home, this salad is not only visually stunning but also incredibly refreshing. Whip it up in just 10 minutes, and enjoy a guilt-free treat packed with nutrients!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups cubed seedless watermelon
- 3 ripe peaches, sliced thin
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cube the watermelon into bite-sized pieces and slice the peaches into thin wedges. Place them in a large mixing bowl.
- Crumble feta cheese over the fruit and add torn basil leaves.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil and lime juice; season with salt and pepper.
- Pour dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine without breaking down the fruit.
- Chill for 10–15 minutes before serving for best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg