Description
A refreshing summer salad combining the sweetness of peaches and watermelon, enhanced with mint, honey, and lime.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- Start by washing the watermelon and peaches under cool running water to remove any dirt or residues.
- Cut the watermelon into small cubes, ensuring you remove all seeds before dicing it into approximately 1-inch pieces.
- Cut the peaches in half and remove the pits. Slice each peach into thin wedges, then dice the slices into small cubes similar in size to the watermelon.
- Place the diced watermelon and peaches into a large mixing bowl, gently stirring to combine them.
- Pick fresh mint leaves from the stem, discard any stems, and finely chop the leaves to release their aroma and flavor.
- Add the chopped mint leaves to the fruit mixture, stirring gently so the mint is evenly distributed.
- Drizzle one tablespoon of honey over the fruit mixture, ensuring it coats the watermelon and peaches evenly.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice into the bowl, ensuring no seeds fall into the mixture.
- Sprinkle a quarter teaspoon of sea salt into the bowl, followed by a quarter teaspoon of black pepper, adding a subtle savory balance to the sweetness of the fruit.
- Gently stir the salad one last time, ensuring all the ingredients are well combined and coated with the lime juice, honey, salt, and pepper.
- Let the salad sit for a few minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Serve the salad immediately or refrigerate it for up to an hour before serving for a refreshing, chilled dish.
Notes
- Use a sharp knife when cutting the watermelon and peaches to ensure clean, even pieces.
- For added flavor, try substituting honey with agave syrup or maple syrup for a different sweet note.
- Ensure the lime juice is fresh for the best zesty flavor; bottled lime juice may lack the same freshness.
- If preparing in advance, store the salad in an airtight container to maintain its freshness and prevent wilting of the mint.
- Consider adding a sprinkle of feta or goat cheese for a savory contrast to the sweet fruit.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg