Watermelon Peach Salad

5 from 16 votes

Peak summer vibes with this Watermelon Peach Salad with feta, cucumbers and fresh mint + a simple vinaigrette!! Works as a side to basically any main course!

Prep Time10

Cook Time0

Total Time10

Course: Side Dish, Salad

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Servings: people

Author: Gaby Dalkin

Equipment

Ingredients

1 small seedless watermelon, cut into 1 inch cubes or melon balls
1 shallot, finely chopped
4 tablespoons torn mint plus extra for garnish
2 tablespoons olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
1 sheet fresh feta cheese, cut into ½ cubes (about ½ cup once cubed)
2 yellow peaches, sliced
3 Persian cucumbers, sliced into ½ inch thick rounds

For the Vinaigrette

4 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 shallot, finely chopped
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste

Instructions

Combine the watermelon, shallots, and mint in a large bowl with the olive oil. Season the mixture with salt and pepper and toss to combine. Transfer to a fridge and let marinate for at least 1 hour, up to 3 hours.
Remove from the fridge and add the sliced peaches, cubed feta, cucumbers and toss to combine. Transfer to a serving platter, drizzle with the vinaigrette and season with salt, pepper and extra mint.
In a small bowl whisk together the vinaigrette ingredients and drizzle over the salad. Season to taste, adjusting as needed.

Notes

Two quick points when it comes to watermelon! If you’ve never marinated your watermelon before, just even for an hour or so, prepare to never look back! It gives it that extra flavor boost and makes it even more delicious!! And if you’re questioning putting a vinaigrette on top of watermelon, get on board. The shallots and garlic with the salt and pepper add the most glorious flavors you could ever imagine!

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