Craving sweet and savory? This cool and refreshing fruit salad is sure to hit the spot on a hot day. With every bite, crumbled feta cheese complements ripe, juicy peaches, watermelon and tomato. These summer produce superstars deliver antioxidants, potassium and vitamins A and C. Make this recipe as a side for your next BBQ or family gathering, and don’t forget to drizzle on the easy balsamic honey dressing to brighten the fruity flavors even more.
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Peachy Tomato and Watermelon Feta Salad Recipe
Serves 12
Total Time: 10 minutes
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Ingredients
For the salad:
4 cups watermelon, cubed
2 cups tomatoes, diced
2 cups peaches, cubed
10 leaves of fresh basil
1/2 cup feta cheese
1/4 cup red onion, sliced (optional)
For the dressing:
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
Preparation
- Add watermelon, tomatoes and peaches to a bowl and mix well.
- Stack the basil leaves together and roll into a small log. Use a sharp knife to slice the leaves perpendicular to the log. Add the long, thin strips to your fruit mixture.
- Stir in feta cheese and sliced onion.
- In a separate small bowl, mix together balsamic, honey, olive oil, salt and pepper.
- Pour dressing over your salad, toss lightly and serve immediately.
Pro Tip
Cubed watermelon does not store well. Make this salad the same day you plan on eating it.
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