Summer Peach Watermelon Salad (Printable Version)

Peaches, watermelon, cucumber, mint and basil with feta and pistachios in a bright honey-lime dressing.

# Ingredient List:

01 - 2 cups seedless watermelon, cut into 1-inch cubes

02 - 2 large ripe peaches, sliced

03 - 1 cup cucumber, thinly sliced

04 - 1/3 cup feta cheese, crumbled

05 - 1/4 cup roasted pistachios or toasted almonds, roughly chopped

06 - 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, torn

07 - 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, torn

08 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

09 - 1 tablespoon honey

10 - Juice of 1 lime

11 - Pinch of salt

12 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

01 - In a large mixing bowl, gently toss together the watermelon cubes, sliced peaches, and cucumber until evenly distributed.

02 - In a separate small bowl, whisk together extra-virgin olive oil, honey, lime juice, salt, and black pepper until the mixture is emulsified.

03 - Drizzle the prepared dressing over the fruit mixture and toss gently to coat all pieces.

04 - Add fresh mint, basil, half of the feta cheese, and half of the chopped nuts. Toss lightly to combine.

05 - Transfer the salad to a serving platter. Sprinkle the remaining feta cheese and nuts evenly over the top for final presentation.

06 - Serve immediately to maintain optimal texture and flavor.

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It tastes like summer sunshine in every bite and impresses with almost no effort.
The combination of juicy fruits, fresh herbs, and a tangy dressing is simply irresistible at gatherings.

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If you make it too far ahead, the fruit releases juice and the salad gets watery—assemble just before serving for best results.
Swapping almond for pistachio (or vice versa) dramatically changes the flavor, so choose your favorite or use both!

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Use a super-sharp knife for slicing peaches—nothing ruins a salad faster than squished fruit.
A pinch of flaky salt just before serving amplifies all the flavors without overpowering the delicate fruits.