Ingredients
Scale
(Serves 4โ6)
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-sodiumโyou 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 friendlyโyou love this!)
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- Pinch of sea salt
- Optional: 1โ2 fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine watermelon, peaches, cucumber, drained red onion, and mint.
Whisk lime juice, sugar-free honey, olive oil, and salt until smooth.
Drizzle dressing over salad; gently toss. Top with optional cheese. Serve immediately or chill 10 minutes.
๐ก Pro Tips for Perfection:
โ Use ripe but firm peachesโthey hold shape better in the salad.
โ Chill fruit beforehandโmakes the salad extra refreshing.
โ Low-sodium mastery (you love this!):
โ Skip added saltโrely on lime and herbs for brightness
โ Use reduced-sodium cheese or skip entirely
โ Blood sugar friendly (you love this!):
โ Sugar-free honey = zero glycemic impact
โ Net carbs: 9g per serving
โ 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
โ Make ahead:
โ Prep base (without dressing) 2 hours ahead
โ Add dressing and cheese just before serving
โ Best served freshโfruit 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
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: 10 min | Total Time: 10 min
Calories: 90 | Protein: 2g | Net Carbs: 11g | Fats: 4g | Fiber: 2g | Gluten-Free โข Vegan Option โข Low-Sodium Adaptable โข Blood Sugar Friendly โข Low-Carb/Keto Option
Calories: 90 | Protein: 2g | Net Carbs: 11g | Fats: 4g | Fiber: 2g | Gluten-Free โข Vegan Option โข Low-Sodium Adaptable โข Blood Sugar Friendly โข Low-Carb/Keto Option