Description
A refreshing summer salad combining sweet watermelon, ripe peaches, cool cucumbers, and fragrant basil, dressed in a zesty lime vinaigrette. No cooking required, making it perfect for picnics and quick sides.
Ingredients
4 cups seedless watermelon, cut into 1-inch cubes
3 ripe peaches, thinly sliced into wedges
1 cup cucumber, thinly sliced into half-moons
1/3 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon honey
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon toasted pumpkin seeds or chopped pistachios
Instructions
Cut watermelon into 1-inch cubes. If very juicy, drain excess liquid briefly
Slice peaches into thin wedges
Slice cucumber into half-moons
In a small bowl, whisk oil, lime juice, honey, salt, and pepper until smooth
Combine watermelon, peaches, and cucumber in a large bowl
Pour dressing over salad and toss until coated
Top with crumbled feta and pumpkin seeds/pistachios if using
Notes
Drain excess watermelon juice to maintain crispness
Serve chilled for maximum refreshment
Optional additions: avocado slices or fresh mint
Feta cheese can be omitted for a vegan version
Store in refrigerator for up to 1 hour before serving
- Prep Time: 15
- Category: Recipes
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg