Description
Discover the refreshing taste of summer with this Easy Summer Peach Watermelon Salad. Bursting with juicy peaches and sweet watermelon, this no-cook salad is perfect for hot days, picnics, and barbecues. Enhanced with fresh mint and a zesty citrus dressing, it offers a delightful combination of flavors that will impress your guests and keep you hydrated during the warm months. With just 15 minutes of prep time, this simple yet vibrant salad is both healthy and satisfying, making it an ideal side dish or light dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe peaches, sliced
- 4 cups seedless watermelon, cubed
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon or lime juice
- 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil (optional)
- Cracked black pepper and a pinch of sea salt to taste
Instructions
- Slice the peaches into wedges or bite-sized pieces.
- Cube the watermelon into 1-inch chunks.
- Roughly chop the mint leaves to release their natural oils.
- In a large bowl, combine the peaches and watermelon; gently mix.
- Sprinkle chopped mint over the fruit mixture, then add sea salt and cracked black pepper.
- Drizzle with lemon or lime juice; include olive oil if desired.
- Gently toss everything together until combined without breaking down the fruit.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 15–20 minutes before serving for an extra refreshing experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg