Description
Summer’s bounty shines in this luscious Peach Berry Fruit Salad, blending ripe Georgia peaches with juicy berries in a refreshing medley. Sweet, tangy flavors dance across your palate, offering a cool escape from seasonal heat.
Ingredients
Scale
Fresh Fruits:
- 2 Peaches or Nectarines (sliced or diced, about 2 cups)
- 2 cups Strawberries (halved or sliced)
- 1 cup Blackberries (fresh)
- 1 cup Blueberries (fresh)
Herbs and Zest:
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Mint (finely sliced or minced)
Sweeteners and Liquid:
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Lime Juice (about one lime)
- 1 teaspoon Honey or Agave (for sweetness)
Instructions
- Prepare fresh peaches and nectarines by cutting them into uniform bite-sized pieces, ensuring each chunk allows for easy eating.
- Carefully slice strawberries into halves or quarters, maintaining their vibrant color and natural shape.
- Gently incorporate whole blackberries and blueberries into the fruit mixture, creating a colorful medley of summer produce.
- Delicately chop fresh mint leaves into thin ribbons, releasing their aromatic essence throughout the salad.
- Create a light dressing by whisking lime juice with honey until the mixture becomes smooth and fully combined.
- Drizzle the citrusy-sweet dressing over the assembled fruits, using a soft folding motion to coat each piece without crushing the delicate berries.
- Allow the salad to rest briefly, enabling the flavors to meld and the mint to infuse its refreshing notes.
- Serve chilled within two hours of preparation to maintain the fruits’ peak texture and brightness.
Notes
- Achieve perfect fruit texture by cutting pieces uniformly to ensure even coating and attractive presentation.
- Opt for ripe but firm fruits to prevent mushiness and maintain salad’s vibrant appearance and fresh flavor.
- Substitute honey with maple syrup or stevia for vegan or lower-sugar options without compromising taste.
- Chill ingredients beforehand to keep the salad refreshingly cool and enhance the dressing’s absorption into the fruits.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg