Watermelon Peach Summer Salad
READY IN 20 MINUTES
SERVES SIX TO EIGHT
A crowd pleasing, vibrant, nutrient-dense dish that celebrates seasonal abundance.
This refreshing summer salad is more than just beautiful—it's intentionally crafted to nourish your body with seasonal fruits, healthy fats, and healing herbs.
At the heart of this dish are hydrating watermelon and antioxidant-rich peaches—two summer staples loaded with vitamin C, beta-carotene, and electrolytes to keep you cool and replenished. Creamy feta adds calcium and protein, while a handful of toasted pistachios or sprouted pumpkin seeds offers a powerful dose of zinc, magnesium, and heart-healthy fats. (Sprouting seeds also makes them easier to digest and increases nutrient absorption.)
What truly elevates this salad is the trio of fresh herbs:
Basil brings anti-inflammatory benefits and a subtle sweetness that pairs beautifully with fruit.
Mint supports digestion and adds a cooling finish.
Chives provide prebiotic fiber and gentle detox support with their mild onion flavor.
The dressing ties it all together with a blend of extra virgin olive oil, champagne vinegar, raw honey, and fig preserves—creating a naturally sweet, tangy, and slightly spicy glaze that enhances every layer. Crushed red pepper adds a gentle kick and supports metabolism, while black pepper helps increase nutrient bioavailability.
This salad isn’t just a side—it’s a functional, flavorful way to align with the rhythms of the season and give your body what it truly craves.
INGREDIENTS
8 cups cubed watermelon
3-4 white peaches, thinly sliced (sub any peach)
5-8 ounces crumbled feta
½ cup roasted pistachios or sprouted pumpkin seeds
½ cup fresh basil leaves
¼ cup fresh mint leaves
DRESSING
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons champagne vinegar
3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
2 tablespoons raw honey
1 tablespoon fig preserves
¼ teaspoon real salt
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
PREPARATION
Combine salad ingredients in a large serving dish.
Mix all dressing ingredients in a small mason jar and shake until blended.
Pour dressing over salad ingredients. Serve and enjoy!
Watermelon Peach Summer Salad
A vibrant, nutrient-dense dish that celebrates seasonal abundance.
This refreshing summer salad is more than just beautiful—it's intentionally crafted to nourish your body with seasonal fruits, healthy fats, and healing herbs.
At the heart of this dish are hydrating watermelon and antioxidant-rich peaches—two summer staples loaded with vitamin C, beta-carotene, and electrolytes to keep you cool and replenished. Creamy feta adds calcium and protein, while a handful of toasted pistachios or sprouted pumpkin seeds offers a powerful dose of zinc, magnesium, and heart-healthy fats. (Sprouting seeds also makes them easier to digest and increases nutrient absorption.)
What truly elevates this salad is the trio of fresh herbs:
Basil brings anti-inflammatory benefits and a subtle sweetness that pairs beautifully with fruit.
Mint supports digestion and adds a cooling finish.
Chives provide prebiotic fiber and gentle detox support with their mild onion flavor.
The dressing ties it all together with a blend of extra virgin olive oil, champagne vinegar, raw honey, and fig preserves—creating a naturally sweet, tangy, and slightly spicy glaze that enhances every layer. Crushed red pepper adds a gentle kick and supports metabolism, while black pepper helps increase nutrient bioavailability.
This salad isn’t just a side—it’s a functional, flavorful way to align with the rhythms of the season and give your body what it truly craves.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Combine salad ingredients in a large serving dish.
- Mix all dressing ingredients in a small mason jar and shake until blended.
- Pour dressing over salad ingredients. Serve and enjoy!