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Summer Peach Watermelon Salad ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‰๐Ÿฅ—


  • Author: WAFA LI

Ingredients

Scale
(Serves 4โ€“6)

Salad base:

  • 3 cups seedless watermelon, cubed
  • 2 large ripe peaches, sliced or cubed (you love summer fruit!)
  • ยฝ cup English cucumber, thinly sliced
  • ยผ cup red onion, very thinly sliced (soak in cold water 10 min to mellow bite)
  • ยผ cup fresh mint leaves, torn
  • Optional: ยผ cup crumbled feta or goat cheese (use reduced-sodiumโ€”you love low-sodium!)

Lime-honey dressing:

  • 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (you love citrus!)
  • 1 tbsp sugar-free honey or monk fruit sweetener (blood sugar friendlyโ€”you love this!)
  • 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • Optional: 1โ€“2 fresh basil leaves, finely chopped

Instructions

1. Prep fruit & veggies:
In a large bowl, combine watermelon, peaches, cucumber, drained red onion, and mint.
2. Make dressing:
Whisk lime juice, sugar-free honey, olive oil, and salt until smooth.
3. Toss & serve:
Drizzle dressing over salad; gently toss. Top with optional cheese. Serve immediately or chill 10 minutes.
๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tips for Perfection:
โœ… Use ripe but firm peachesโ€”they hold shape better in the salad.
โœ… Chill fruit beforehandโ€”makes the salad extra refreshing.
โœ… Low-sodium mastery (you love this!):
โ†’ Skip added saltโ€”rely on lime and herbs for brightness
โ†’ Use reduced-sodium cheese or skip entirely
โœ… Blood sugar friendly (you love this!):
โ†’ Sugar-free honey = zero glycemic impact
โ†’ Net carbs: 9g per serving
โœ… Low-carb/keto option (you love this!):
โ†’ Reduce fruit to 2 cups total; add extra cucumber + avocado
โ†’ Net carbs drop to 6g/serving
โœ… Make ahead:
โ†’ Prep base (without dressing) 2 hours ahead
โ†’ Add dressing and cheese just before serving

Storage & Serving Ideas
โ†’ Best served freshโ€”fruit releases water over time.
โ†’ Serving ideas:
โ†’ As a side for grilled chicken, fish, or shrimp
โ†’ With a scoop of Greek yogurt for light dessert
โ†’ For brunch or picnic spreads

Prep Time & Nutrition (per serving):
Prep Time: 10 min | Total Time: 10 min
Calories: 90 | Protein: 2g | Net Carbs: 11g | Fats: 4g | Fiber: 2g | Gluten-Free โ€ข Vegan Option โ€ข Low-Sodium Adaptable โ€ข Blood Sugar Friendly โ€ข Low-Carb/Keto Option