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Summer Peach Fruit Salad

Summer Peach Fruit Salad

Emily
This Summer Peach Fruit Salad combines juicy peaches, blackberries, blueberries, and pomegranate seeds with fresh basil ribbons in a honey lime dressing. Perfect for picnics, BBQs, and light summer desserts.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 110 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Sharp kitchen shears
  • Wooden spoon or tongs
  • Cutting Board
  • Sharp knife

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large ripe yellow peaches sliced, firm but yielding to pressure
  • 1 cup fresh blackberries
  • 3/4 cup fresh blueberries
  • 1 medium pomegranate seeds only (about 1 cup)
  • 6 large fresh basil leaves cut into ribbons
  • 1-2 teaspoons raw honey
  • 1/2 lime freshly juiced

Instructions
 

  • Wash all fruits thoroughly under cool running water and pat dry with paper towels. Gather your cutting board, knife, and mixing bowl.
  • Cut peaches into uniform wedges about 1/2-inch thick. Cut around the pit, twist halves apart, remove the pit, then slice each half into 4-5 wedges. Leave the skin on for color and nutrients.
  • Create basil ribbons by stacking basil leaves on top of each other, rolling them tightly into a cylinder, then cutting thin ribbons across the roll using sharp kitchen shears or a knife.
  • Add peaches, blackberries, blueberries, and pomegranate seeds to a large bowl.
  • Drizzle honey evenly over fruit and squeeze lime juice directly over everything.
  • Use tongs or a large spoon to toss gently, folding ingredients together rather than stirring vigorously to prevent fruit from breaking apart.
  • Add basil ribbons last, then give one final gentle toss. Taste and adjust honey or lime juice as needed. Serve immediately or refrigerate up to 2 hours before serving.

Notes

    >Serve at room temperature for best flavor, as cold temperatures mute the aromatic qualities of basil. >Add honey and lime just before serving to prevent the fruit from becoming watery. >For make-ahead, prep fruit and dressing separately, combine right before serving. >Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. >Freezing is not recommended as the fruit texture deteriorates significantly.
Keyword Summer Peach Fruit Salad