Watermelon Peach Salad – A Refreshing Gourmet Salad
Discover the vibrant flavors of summer with our Watermelon Peach Salad – A Refreshing Gourmet Salad. This delightful dish combines juicy seedless watermelon and ripe peaches for a sweet yet savory experience, complemented by creamy feta cheese and fragrant fresh herbs. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or elegant dinner parties, this salad is quick to prepare and sure to impress your guests. With its beautiful colors and refreshing taste, it’s the ideal addition to any meal or a light stand-alone dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cubed seedless watermelon
- 2 ripe peaches, sliced or cubed
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese (or plant-based alternative)
- ¼ cup fresh basil or mint leaves, torn
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze or white balsamic vinegar
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Fruit: Cube the watermelon and slice or cube the peaches, keeping the skins on for added texture.
- Assemble the Salad: Arrange the watermelon and peach pieces on a large serving platter.
- Add Feta and Herbs: Sprinkle crumbled feta over the fruit and scatter torn basil or mint leaves on top.
- Dress and Season: Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic glaze, then season with salt and pepper.
- Serve Fresh: Enjoy immediately or chill for up to 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg