Description
Summer Peach Fruit Salad is a delightful and refreshing dish, perfect for hot summer days. This vibrant salad combines juicy, ripe peaches with an assortment of seasonal fruits, all tossed in a zesty citrus-mint dressing that enhances their natural sweetness. Ideal for picnics, barbecues, or as a light dessert, this colorful fruit medley is like sunshine in a bowl. Enjoy it chilled as a healthy snack, or serve it at your next gathering to impress your guests with its burst of flavors!
Ingredients
- 3–4 ripe peaches, sliced or cubed
- 1 cup strawberries, hulled and halved
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 cup seedless grapes, halved
- 1 kiwi, peeled and sliced (optional)
- Juice of 1 lime or lemon
- 1–2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup (optional)
- Fresh mint leaves, chopped
Instructions
- Wash all fruits thoroughly and slice the peaches into cubes or wedges.
- Halve the strawberries and grapes; peel and slice the kiwi if using.
- In a large mixing bowl, gently toss together the peaches, strawberries, blueberries, grapes, and kiwi.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lime or lemon juice and honey/maple syrup (if desired). Stir in chopped mint leaves.
- Pour the dressing over the fruit mixture and gently toss to coat evenly.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 15–30 minutes before serving to enhance flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For extra texture and flavor variation, consider adding seasonal fruits like watermelon or cherries. Adjust sweetness by adding more honey or maple syrup based on your preference. Garnish with additional mint leaves right before serving for a fresh touch.