Summer Fruit Blend (Print)
A cool summer combo of watermelon, peaches and feta with zingy dressing that brings together sweet fruit and savory cheese perfectly.
# Ingredients:
→ Salad
01 -
1 sheet of fresh feta cheese, diced into ½-inch chunks (about ½ cup once diced)
02 -
3 Persian cucumbers, chopped into ½-inch thick slices
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Kosher salt and cracked black pepper, as needed
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4 tablespoons of torn fresh mint leaves, plus extra for decoration
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2 yellow peaches, cut into wedges
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1 small seedless watermelon, scooped into melon balls or chopped into 1-inch chunks
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1 shallot, minced finely
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2 tablespoons of olive oil
→ Vinaigrette
09 -
1 shallot, chopped finely
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1 teaspoon of dried oregano
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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Kosher salt and cracked black pepper, as needed
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3 tablespoons of red wine vinegar
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4 tablespoons of olive oil
# Steps:
01 -
In a big bowl, toss together watermelon, minced shallots, and torn mint leaves with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, mix, and then chill it in the fridge for at least an hour or up to 3 hours.
02 -
Take the chilled watermelon mixture out of the fridge. Gently fold in the peaches, cucumbers, and feta chunks. Carefully transfer everything onto a serving plate.
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Mix up the vinaigrette ingredients in a little bowl using a whisk. Pour the dressing over the salad and season it more if needed.
# Additional Notes:
01 -
Letting the watermelon marinate brings out its flavor and gives the salad a richer taste.
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The dressing adds just the right tangy note to balance out the fruit’s sweetness.