Description
This Summer Peach Watermelon Salad is a refreshing, juicy blend of sweet peaches, crisp watermelon, and fresh mint, lightly seasoned for the perfect summer side dish or light snack.
Ingredients
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For the Salad
- 3 ripe peaches, sliced
- 4 cups seedless watermelon, cubed
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
For the Dressing
- 1 tablespoon lemon or lime juice
- 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil (optional)
- Cracked black pepper, to taste
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Slice the peaches into wedges or bite-sized pieces.
- Cube the watermelon into 1-inch chunks.
- Roughly chop or tear the fresh mint leaves.
- In a large bowl, combine peaches and watermelon.
- Sprinkle chopped mint over the fruit.
- Add sea salt and cracked black pepper to taste.
- Drizzle with lemon or lime juice and olive oil if using.
- Gently toss until everything is well combined.
- Chill for 15–20 minutes before serving for best flavor.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm peaches for the best texture.
- Don’t skip the salt—it enhances the natural sweetness.
- Serve fresh for optimal flavor and texture.
- Add feta cheese for a savory twist if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 90 kcal
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 1.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg