Description
This refreshing Peach Watermelon Salad combines juicy watermelon and sweet peaches with fresh mint, honey, and a hint of lime. Enhanced with sea salt and black pepper, this vibrant fruit salad offers a perfect balance of sweetness and subtle savory notes, making it a delightful, healthy dish ideal for warm weather or light meals.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 2 cups diced watermelon
- 2 cups diced peaches
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Wash the Fruit: Start by washing the watermelon and peaches under cool running water to remove any dirt or residues, ensuring your fruit is clean and fresh.
- Prepare Watermelon: Cut the watermelon into small cubes about 1 inch in size, making sure to remove all seeds for a smooth, seedless salad.
- Prepare Peaches: Cut the peaches in half, remove the pits, slice into thin wedges, and then dice the slices to match the size of the watermelon cubes for even texture.
- Combine Fruits: Place the diced watermelon and peaches into a large mixing bowl and gently stir to mix the fruits uniformly.
- Chop Mint: Pick fresh mint leaves from their stems, discard the stems, and finely chop the leaves to release their fresh aroma and flavor.
- Add Mint: Stir the chopped mint leaves into the fruit mixture evenly, infusing the salad with a refreshing herbal note.
- Sweeten: Drizzle one tablespoon of honey over the fruit and mint mixture, coating all pieces to enhance their natural sweetness.
- Add Lime Juice: Squeeze fresh lime juice over the salad carefully, avoiding seeds to add a bright, tangy contrast.
- Season: Sprinkle sea salt followed by black pepper into the mixture, balancing the sweetness with a subtle savory kick.
- Final Stir: Gently toss all ingredients together one last time to fully combine and coat with the dressing elements for harmonious flavor.
- Rest: Let the salad sit for a few minutes to allow the flavors to meld and deepen, improving the overall taste experience.
- Serve: Serve immediately for a fresh taste or refrigerate for up to one hour for a chilled, refreshing dish perfect for warm days.
Notes
- For best flavor, use ripe, in-season peaches and sweet watermelon.
- Honey can be substituted with agave nectar or maple syrup for a vegan option.
- Chilling the salad enhances its refreshing qualities, especially on hot days.
- Fresh mint can be adjusted according to taste; more mint adds a stronger aromatic flavor.
- This salad is best consumed within 1 day to maintain freshness and texture.
