Description
Refreshing peach watermelon salad blends summer’s sweetest flavors into a light, crisp dish. Cool Mediterranean-inspired ingredients dance together, promising a delightful palate experience you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Fresh Produce:
- 3 peaches
- 1 mini watermelon
- 1 English cucumber
Herbs:
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil
Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the peaches and watermelon by cutting them into uniform, bite-sized cubes to ensure easy eating and aesthetic presentation.
- Carefully peel and dice the cucumber into small, consistent pieces that complement the fruit’s texture.
- Transfer the chopped peaches, watermelon, and cucumber into a spacious mixing vessel.
- Create a vibrant dressing by whisking together avocado oil, maple syrup, freshly squeezed lemon juice, sea salt, and cracked black pepper until well incorporated.
- Gently drizzle the prepared dressing over the fruit and vegetable mixture, ensuring even coverage.
- Delicately tear fresh basil and mint leaves, sprinkling them across the salad and softly folding to distribute the herbs throughout.
- For optimal flavor and temperature, refrigerate for 15-20 minutes before serving, allowing the ingredients to meld and chill. Alternatively, serve immediately for a crisp, fresh experience.
Notes
- Customize the salad by adding grilled shrimp or chicken for a protein boost, making it a complete meal.
- Swap avocado oil with olive oil if unavailable, maintaining the light and fresh dressing profile.
- For a vegan version, ensure maple syrup is pure and not processed with any animal products.
- Chop herbs just before serving to preserve their vibrant flavor and prevent wilting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: No cooking method
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 105 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 3 mg
- Fat: 0.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.25 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 2.5 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg