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Watermelon and Peach Salad with Feta and Mint

This salad combines crisp, juicy watermelon with soft, honeyed peaches, topped with crumbled feta cheese and fresh mint leaves. It features minimal preparation, primarily involving chopping and assembling, resulting in a bright, texturally varied dish with juicy and creamy elements. The final appearance is colorful and inviting, with contrasting textures and vibrant ingredients.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Fusion
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups Watermelon, cubed seedless
  • 2 peaches ripe peaches, sliced pitted and sliced
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • to taste salt optional, to enhance flavor
  • to taste black pepper freshly ground

Equipment

  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Small Bowl
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Serving plate

Method
 

  1. Chop the watermelon into bite-sized cubes on a cutting board using a chef's knife, ensuring uniform size for even presentation.
    4 cups Watermelon, cubed
  2. Slice the peaches into thin wedges after pitting and peeling if desired, spreading them out evenly on the cutting board.
    2 peaches ripe peaches, sliced
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cubed watermelon and sliced peaches, gently tossing to mix the fruits evenly.
    4 cups Watermelon, cubed, 2 peaches ripe peaches, sliced
  4. Crumb the feta cheese with fingers or a fork and sprinkle over the fruit mixture, distributing it evenly to create contrast in color and texture.
    1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  5. Chop fresh mint leaves finely and sprinkle over the salad for a fragrant, cool accent.
    1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper until the mixture is well combined and slightly emulsified.
    2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon honey, to taste salt, to taste black pepper
  7. Drizzle the dressing evenly over the assembled salad, then gently toss to coat all ingredients without breaking the fruit pieces.
  8. Transfer the completed salad to a serving plate or bowl, arrange attractively, and serve immediately to enjoy the fresh textures and flavors.