Peach Watermelon Salad
Peach Watermelon Salad is a vibrant, refreshing summer dish that combines juicy ripe peaches and crisp seedless watermelon with fresh mint, lime juice, and optional honey or agave syrup. It offers a nutritious, hydrating, and flavorful way to enjoy seasonal fruits, perfect as a snack, side dish, or light meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes plus 15-20 minutes chilling
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan (if honey is replaced)
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits
- 2 ripe fresh peaches, washed and cut into bite-sized wedges
- 3 cups seedless watermelon, cubed
Herbs & Dressing
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, torn
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey or agave syrup (optional)
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Fruits: Rinse the peaches and watermelon. Peel the peaches if desired for a smoother texture; otherwise, leave the skin on for extra fiber and color. Cut peaches into bite-sized wedges and cube the watermelon into similar sizes to ensure easy eating.
- Combine Fruits in a Bowl: Gently toss the peach slices and watermelon cubes in a large serving bowl, mixing carefully to avoid crushing the delicate fruit pieces.
- Add Fresh Herbs and Dressing: Tear the fresh mint leaves into small pieces and sprinkle over the fruit. Squeeze fresh lime juice on top, drizzle with honey or agave syrup if using, and add a pinch of sea salt to enhance all the flavors.
- Toss Lightly and Chill: Use a large spoon to gently toss everything together until the ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing. Refrigerate the salad for 15-20 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld.
Notes
- Choose ripe fruit for maximum flavor and sweetness.
- Use just enough lime juice and sweetener to complement the fruit without overpowering it.
- Chill the salad before serving for best refreshing taste.
- Fresh mint is essential for brightness and should not be skipped.
- Serve immediately to keep watermelon crunchy and peaches juicy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 0.2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: peach, watermelon, summer salad, fresh fruit salad, hydrating salad, vegan salad, gluten free side dish
Find it online: https://cherrycooks.com/peach-watermelon-salad/
