Watermelon Peach Salad – A Refreshing Gourmet Salad
Elevate your summer gatherings with this Watermelon Peach Salad – A Refreshing Gourmet Salad. This vibrant dish features a delightful combination of sweet, juicy watermelon and ripe peaches, complemented by creamy feta cheese and fresh herbs. Perfect for warm weather, this salad is not only quick to prepare but also offers a burst of flavors that make it an ideal side dish or light appetizer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cubed seedless watermelon
- 2 ripe peaches, sliced or cubed
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese (or a dairy-free alternative)
- ¼ cup fresh basil or mint leaves, torn
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze or white balsamic vinegar
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the fruit by cubing the watermelon and slicing the peaches, leaving the skins on for added texture.
- Assemble the salad by arranging the watermelon and peach pieces on a large shallow serving platter.
- Add crumbled feta over the fruit mixture and scatter torn basil or mint leaves on top.
- Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic glaze (or vinegar). Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately for best flavor or chill in the refrigerator for up to 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg