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Peach Watermelon Salad

Peach Watermelon Salad with juicy watermelon, ripe peaches, feta, and mint tossed in a honey-lime dressing for a sweet-tangy, refreshing side. Finished with feta on top and mint garnish, it’s an easy no-cook summer salad.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chill 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 160
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Fruit and toppings
  • 4 cup watermelon
  • 3 peaches
  • 1 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 0.25 cup fresh mint leaves chopped
  • 0.25 cup red onion thinly sliced
Honey-lime dressing
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.25 tsp sea salt
  • 0.125 tsp black pepper

Method
 

Build the salad
  1. Add watermelon, peaches, red onion, and mint to a large serving bowl and keep the pieces loose so they don’t bruise.
  2. Whisk together lime juice, honey, olive oil, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until the honey dissolves and the dressing looks glossy.
  3. Pour the dressing over the fruit mixture and use a gentle motion so the fruit stays juicy and intact.
  4. Gently toss to combine, stopping as soon as everything is lightly coated.
  5. Sprinkle feta cheese over the top for creamy contrast without mixing it too aggressively.
  6. Garnish with additional mint leaves if desired for a fresh, aromatic finish.
Serve or chill
  1. Serve immediately for the freshest texture, or chill for 15 minutes before serving so flavors meld.

Notes

For best texture, add the dressing right before serving (or within 15 minutes of chilling) to keep the watermelon crisp. Store covered in the refrigerator up to 2 days; note that watermelon will release more juice over time. Freezing is not recommended. For a dairy-free swap, replace feta with crumbled dairy-free feta or omit it for a lighter, vegan-friendly salad.