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Salted Fruit Salad with Basil

This fruit salad combines juicy diced peaches and watermelon with a pinch of flaky sea salt, enhancing their natural sweetness. Fresh basil leaves are added to introduce a smoky, aromatic note, resulting in a vibrant and texturally varied dish. The final salad has a juicy, slightly crispy texture with a complex balance of sweet, salty, and herbal flavors.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Fusion
Calories: 80
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups diced peaches ripe and juicy
  • 2 cups watermelon chunks seedless if possible
  • 1 teaspoon flaky sea salt
  • 4 fresh basil leaves basil leaves roughly torn or chopped

Equipment

  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Measuring spoons
  • Serving plate

Method
 

  1. Prepare the fruits: Use a chef's knife and cutting board to dice the peaches into bite-sized pieces and cut the watermelon into chunks. Place both into a large mixing bowl.
    2 cups diced peaches, 2 cups watermelon chunks
  2. Sprinkle the measured flaky sea salt evenly over the fruit mixture. Gently toss with a spatula or spoons to combine, allowing the salt to start enhancing the natural sweetness.
    1 teaspoon flaky sea salt
  3. Add the torn or chopped fresh basil leaves to the bowl. Lightly toss again to evenly distribute the herbs and release their aromatic oils.
    4 fresh basil leaves basil leaves
  4. Let the salad sit at room temperature for 5 minutes for the flavors to meld. Observe the fruits glistening with juice and the basil leaves infusing aroma into the mixture.
  5. Transfer the salad onto a serving plate or bowl. Optionally, garnish with a few additional basil leaves before serving for visual appeal.