Description
Refreshing and Juicy Watermelon Peach Salad for Hot Summer Days is a delightful blend of flavors perfect for warm weather gatherings. This vibrant salad features sweet, juicy watermelon and ripe peaches, creating a refreshing dish that’s as visually appealing as it is delicious. Ideal for picnics, barbecues, or a light dinner, this salad is quick to prepare and packed with nutrients. The addition of fresh basil and a zesty lime dressing enhances the fruits’ natural sweetness, making every bite a burst of summer flavor. Whether served as a side or a light main course, this salad will surely impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups cubed seedless watermelon
- 3 ripe peaches, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cube the watermelon and slice the peaches into thin wedges. Combine in a large mixing bowl.
- Add torn basil leaves.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil and lime juice; season with salt and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the fruit mixture and gently toss to combine without mashing the fruits.
- Chill the salad for 10-15 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg