Juicy Melon Peach Mix (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Salad
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1 small seedless watermelon, diced into 1 inch chunks or scooped into balls
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1 shallot, minced finely
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4 tablespoons mint leaves torn up, with extra for topping
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper as needed
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1 sheet fresh feta cheese, diced into ½ inch squares (roughly ½ cup when cubed)
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2 yellow peaches, cut into slices
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3 Persian cucumbers, cut into ½ inch thick circles
→ Vinaigrette
09 -
4 tablespoons olive oil
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3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 shallot, minced finely
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper as needed
# How to Make It:
01 -
Mix the watermelon, shallots, and mint together in a big bowl with the olive oil. Add salt and pepper then stir everything up. Put it in the fridge to soak for at least 1 hour but you can leave it up to 3 hours.
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Take the watermelon mix out of the fridge and throw in the peach slices, feta cubes, and cucumbers. Gently toss everything together. Move it all to a nice serving dish.
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Grab a small bowl and mix all the vinaigrette stuff together. Pour this dressing over your salad and taste it. Add more seasoning if you want.
# Additional Tips:
01 -
Letting the watermelon sit in the marinade makes it taste way better and gives the salad more flavor.
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The tangy dressing works great with the sweet fruits in this dish.