Refreshing and Juicy Watermelon Peach Salad for Hot Summer Days
Refreshing and Juicy Watermelon Peach Salad for Hot Summer Days is the ultimate dish to embrace the vibrant flavors of summer. This delightful salad showcases sweet, juicy watermelon paired with ripe peaches, enhanced by fresh basil and a zesty lime dressing. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or a light dinner, this colorful dish not only satisfies your taste buds but also serves as a healthy and nutritious option. With its quick preparation time of just 10 minutes, it’s an ideal choice for those busy summer days when you want something refreshing yet effortless. Enjoy this salad chilled to amplify its crispness and flavor!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cook
- 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
- Cubing the watermelon into bite-sized pieces and slicing the peaches into thin wedges. Place both fruits 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 fruit and gently toss to combine without overmixing.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 10–15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg