Description
Sweet summer berries dance together in this Ultimate Summer Fruit Salad, creating a refreshing medley of seasonal delights. Cool fruit flavors blend seamlessly, offering you a delectable journey through sun-kissed, ripe produce.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits:
- 2 peaches, diced
- 1 cup strawberries, sliced
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 cup raspberries
- 1 cup blackberries
Sweetener and Acid:
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Herbs:
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
Instructions
- Gather a diverse selection of ripe summer berries and stone fruits, ensuring vibrant colors and peak freshness.
- Carefully wash and pat dry each fruit, removing stems and leaves, then slice peaches into elegant, uniform segments.
- Delicately tear fresh mint leaves into small, aromatic pieces to enhance the salad’s fragrance and visual appeal.
- Create a bright, tangy dressing by whisking lime juice and honey until smooth and fully integrated.
- Gently fold the prepared fruits in a spacious mixing vessel, maintaining the delicate integrity of each piece.
- Drizzle the citrusy honey mixture over the fruit, using a soft spatula to distribute the dressing evenly without crushing the berries.
- Refrigerate the salad for approximately 30 minutes at 40°F, allowing the flavors to harmonize and intensify.
- Before serving, give the salad a gentle, final toss to redistribute the dressing and release the mint’s refreshing essence.
- Present the chilled fruit medley immediately, showcasing the vibrant colors and glistening surfaces for maximum visual appeal.
Notes
- Swap honey with agave nectar or maple syrup for a vegan-friendly version that keeps the sweet, tangy dressing.
- Dice fruits into uniform bite-sized pieces to ensure each spoonful has a perfect mix of flavors and textures.
- Add a sprinkle of chia seeds or chopped nuts like almonds for extra protein and a delightful crunch that elevates the salad.
- Let the salad sit longer than 30 minutes for deeper flavor infusion, but avoid leaving it more than 2-3 hours to prevent fruits from becoming mushy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: No cooking method
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 153 kcal
- Sugar: 31 g
- Sodium: 4 mg
- Fat: 0.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg