Watermelon Peach Salad Delight (Printable Recipe)

Sweet watermelon and peaches with feta pistachios and herbs in a light summer salad

# Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Salad Base

01 - 4 cups cubed watermelon
02 - 3 ripe peaches thinly sliced
03 - 0.5 cup fresh basil leaves torn
04 - 0.75 cup crumbled feta cheese
05 - 0.25 cup roasted pistachios chopped

→ Vinaigrette

06 - 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
07 - 2 tablespoons champagne vinegar
08 - 1 tablespoon honey
09 - 1 teaspoon fig preserves optional
10 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
11 - 0.25 teaspoon salt
12 - 0.25 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
13 - Pinch of chili flakes

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Cut the watermelon into bite-sized cubes and slice the peaches into thin wedges. Combine both in a wide serving bowl.
02 - Crumble feta cheese over the fruit, then scatter torn basil leaves and chopped pistachios across the top.
03 - In a small jar, combine olive oil, champagne vinegar, honey, fig preserves if using, chives, salt, pepper, and chili flakes. Shake until emulsified.
04 - Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently using clean hands or large utensils until evenly coated.
05 - Transfer to a serving platter and enjoy while cold and crisp for best flavor and texture.

# Extra Tips:

01 - Toss just before serving to maintain texture and color.
02 - Use block feta in brine for richer flavor and creaminess.
03 - Let dressing rest for 5 minutes after shaking to develop flavor.