Peach Watermelon Salad

Peach Watermelon Salad

This refreshing Peach Watermelon Salad is the ultimate celebration of summer produce, combining juicy fruit with savory feta and cool cucumbers. It is a light, vibrant side dish that requires zero cooking and pairs perfectly with any grilled main course.

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Prep Time 15

Marinating Time 1

Total Time 1 15

Course: Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Calories: 387

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

Watermelon Marinade

1 small seedless watermelon red or yellow, cut into 1-inch cubes or melon balls
1 shallot finely chopped
4 tbsp fresh mint torn (plus extra for garnish)
2 tbsp olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste

Salad Additions

1 sheet fresh feta cheese in brine cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 1/2 cup)
2 ripe yellow peaches sliced
3 Persian cucumbers sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds

Vinaigrette

4 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp red wine vinegar
3 cloves garlic finely chopped
1 shallot finely chopped
1 tsp dried oregano

Equipment

Large Mixing Bowl
Small Bowl
Serving Platter

Method

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cubed watermelon, one chopped shallot, and the torn mint. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Toss gently to coat.
1 small seedless watermelon, 1 shallot, 4 tbsp fresh mint, 2 tbsp olive oil, Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
Place the watermelon mixture in the refrigerator to marinate for at least 1 hour, though up to 3 hours is even better for flavor development.
In a small separate bowl, whisk together 4 tablespoons of olive oil, red wine vinegar, chopped garlic, the second chopped shallot, and dried oregano. Season with salt and pepper to taste and set aside.
4 tbsp olive oil, 3 tbsp red wine vinegar, 3 cloves garlic, 1 shallot, 1 tsp dried oregano
Remove the marinated watermelon from the fridge. Add the sliced yellow peaches, cubed feta cheese, and sliced Persian cucumbers to the bowl.
1 sheet fresh feta cheese in brine, 2 ripe yellow peaches, 3 Persian cucumbers
Toss the ingredients gently to combine. Transfer the mixture to a large serving platter. Drizzle the prepared vinaigrette over the top, garnish with extra fresh mint, and add a final crack of black pepper before serving.

Notes

For the best texture and flavor, use feta cheese sold in a block of brine rather than pre-crumbled varieties. Marinating the watermelon with shallots and mint is the secret step that deepens the flavors, so do not skip it.