Refreshing and Juicy Watermelon Peach Salad for Hot Summer Days
Refreshing and Juicy Watermelon Peach Salad for Hot Summer Days is a vibrant and delightful dish that embodies the essence of summer. This salad combines the sweet juiciness of ripe peaches and watermelon, resulting in a refreshing medley perfect for picnics, barbecues, or as a light dinner option. With its bright colors and satisfying taste, this salad will not only impress your guests but also keep you cool during those hot summer days. Plus, it’s quick to prepare, taking just 10 minutes from start to finish!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups cubed seedless watermelon
- 3 ripe peaches, sliced thin
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cube the watermelon and slice the peaches into thin wedges. Combine in a large mixing bowl.
- Add torn basil leaves.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil and lime juice; season with salt and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the fruit mixture and gently toss to combine.
- Chill for 10–15 minutes before serving for enhanced flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 78
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 28mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg