Easy Summer Peach Watermelon Salad Recipe
A refreshing and easy-to-make summer salad combining juicy peaches and sweet watermelon, enhanced with fresh mint, a hint of citrus, and a touch of olive oil. Perfect for hot days as a light, hydrating, and healthy snack or side dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit
- 3 ripe peaches, sliced
- 4 cups seedless watermelon, cubed
Other Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon or lime juice
- 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil (optional)
- Cracked black pepper, to taste
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Slice the peaches: Cut the ripe peaches into wedges or bite-sized pieces, ensuring they are easy to eat in the salad.
- Cube the watermelon: Cut the seedless watermelon into 1-inch chunks, perfect for combining with the peaches.
- Prepare the mint: Roughly chop or tear the fresh mint leaves to release their flavor.
- Combine the fruit: In a large bowl, add the sliced peaches and cubed watermelon together.
- Add the mint: Sprinkle the chopped mint leaves evenly over the fruit mixture.
- Season the salad: Add a pinch of sea salt and cracked black pepper according to your taste preferences.
- Add citrus and oil: Drizzle lemon or lime juice over the salad along with the optional extra-virgin olive oil for a subtle richness.
- Toss gently: Toss all the ingredients carefully to combine without bruising the fruit.
- Chill and serve: Refrigerate the salad for 15–20 minutes if desired, then serve chilled for maximum refreshment.
Notes
- Use ripe, juicy peaches for the best flavor and texture.
- Seedless watermelon is preferred to avoid seeds while eating.
- Extra-virgin olive oil is optional but adds a nice smoothness to the salad.
- Adjust lemon or lime juice to your taste for a brighter flavor.
- This salad is best served fresh but can be kept refrigerated for up to 2 days.
- Add a sprinkle of feta cheese or chopped nuts for an extra layer of taste, if desired.
Keywords: summer salad, peach salad, watermelon salad, fresh fruit salad, refreshing salad, no-cook salad
