Description

This Easy Summer Peach Watermelon Salad is a refreshing and vibrant fruit salad perfect for hot days. Combining sweet ripe peaches, juicy watermelon, fresh mint, and a hint of citrus, it offers a delightful balance of flavors with a touch of cracked black pepper and sea salt to enhance the taste. Lightly drizzled with lemon or lime juice and optional olive oil, it’s a simple and healthy dish that’s perfect as a side or a light snack.

Ingredients

Scale

Fruit

3 ripe peaches, sliced
4 cups seedless watermelon, cubed

Herbs and Seasoning

2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
Cracked black pepper, to taste
Pinch of sea salt

Dressing

1 tablespoon lemon or lime juice
1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil (optional)

Instructions

Slice Peaches: Start by slicing the ripe peaches into wedges or bite-sized pieces to ensure easy mixing and serving.
Cube Watermelon: Cut the seedless watermelon into approximately 1-inch chunks for a perfect balance of texture and size.
Chop Mint: Roughly chop or tear fresh mint leaves to release their aroma and flavor without overpowering the salad.
Combine Fruits: In a large bowl, gently combine the sliced peaches and cubed watermelon, making sure not to crush the fruit.
Add Mint: Sprinkle the chopped mint evenly over the fruit mixture to infuse a fresh, herbal note.
Season: Lightly sprinkle a pinch of sea salt and cracked black pepper over the salad to enhance the sweetness and add depth.
Add Dressing: Drizzle lemon or lime juice over the salad to bring a bright, citrusy tang. Optionally add extra-virgin olive oil for a subtle richness.
Toss Salad: Gently toss all ingredients together, ensuring the fruit is evenly coated with the seasoning and dressing without bruising the pieces.
Chill and Serve: For optimal refreshment, chill the salad in the refrigerator for 15 to 20 minutes before serving. Enjoy immediately after chilling.

Notes

Use ripe, but firm peaches for the best texture and flavor.
You can substitute lime juice for lemon juice based on preference.
The olive oil is optional but adds a nice silky texture and subtle flavor.
This salad is best enjoyed fresh; avoid preparing it too far in advance to prevent fruit from becoming soggy.
Add fresh basil leaves as an alternative herb for a different flavor profile.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Salad
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American

Keywords: peach salad, watermelon salad, summer salad, fruit salad, fresh mint salad, easy salad, healthy salad, no-cook salad