A number of years in the past I fell in love with peaches. Not that they weren’t good all these years earlier than, nevertheless it wasn’t till after having some kind of peach pie or crisp that I actually dedicated to loving them like I’ve by no means beloved a fruit earlier than.
Besides possibly Honeycrisp apples; these candy crunchy issues lure me in each time (even when they’re $4.99/pound). I do know… disgrace on me.
Right now’s peach fruit salad is one which I make each time I entertain throughout the summer season months; it’s the right facet dish to accompany grilled rooster, salmon or veggie kabobs.
One more reason I dig this peach fruit salad? As a result of it’s a beautiful approach to get youngsters to actually dig into some contemporary, nutritious fruit. The perfect a part of this recipe although is that it’s utterly customizable, so if you happen to really feel like including different berries or fruit, you possibly can! Typically I exploit yellow nectarines however normally, I go for candy, ripe contemporary yellow peaches due to their distinctive sweetness and texture.
Summer season fruit salad substances
Earlier than I save the above photograph because the screensaver on my cellphone, let’s discuss what substances you’ll must make this straightforward summer season peach fruit salad. Head to the farmer’s market (or your personal backyard!) and seize:
- Recent yellow peaches
- Blackberries
- Blueberries
- A pomegranate
- Recent basil leaves
- Lime juice
- Honey
This contemporary, summer season produce is then drizzled with a little bit of honey and a squeeze of lime juice for a candy and tangy end to the scrumptious fruit. I like how the basil brings a contemporary earthiness and makes the fruit salad a bit totally different from what we’re used to.
What to serve with this peach fruit salad
This beautiful summer season fruit salad is finest served with different scrumptious summer season recipes. Listed below are a few of my favorites:
Customise this summer season peach fruit salad
Be happy to make this fruit salad your personal!
- Go vegan. Preserve it vegan by omitting the honey or use a little bit of maple syrup.
- Add extra summer season fruits. Be happy so as to add strawberries, raspberries, nectarine or contemporary cherries!
- Select your herbs. Swap the basil for contemporary mint.
- Add a kick of warmth. Get slightly wild with a sprinkle of chili powder or cayenne pepper.
- Make a meal. Add some feta or goat cheese crumbles, creamy avocado and your favourite greens like arugula or spinach to make a light-weight lunch salad!
What fruit is finest for fruit salad?
I’ve discovered that fruit salad is finest with agency berries and different fruit that doesn’t simply break down or get mushy so if you wish to prep the salad a couple of hours forward of time, you completely can. I recommend avoiding raspberries, watermelon and bananas, as they’ll simply get soggy. Ensure that if you add peaches they aren’t overly ripe and nonetheless have some firmness to them!
How you can retailer this peach fruit salad
This peach fruit salad will keep good for about 2-4 days within the fridge in hermetic containers. The acid from the lime juice will even assist forestall the peaches from browning and can preserve the remainder of the fruit tasting good and contemporary. It’s nice to toss in quinoa, on high of spinach, or on high of a bowl of yogurt within the morning.
Make it forward of time
If you wish to make this peach fruit salad forward of time, be at liberty so as to add the whole lot to a bowl 1 day earlier than you’re able to serve it. I might advocate including the basil ribbons final in order that they preserve their fairly inexperienced colour when tossed with the salad.
I imply, come on… don’t you need to simply dive in?
Don’t mislead me.
Extra peach recipes you’ll love
Get all of my peach recipes right here!
I hope you like this beautiful summer season peach fruit salad. In the event you make it, be sure you tag #ambitiouskitchen on Instagram. You may also depart a remark under and charge the recipe to let me understand how you appreciated it. xo!
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Honey Lime Basil Peach Fruit Salad
Attractive honey lime basil peach fruit salad made with contemporary peaches, blackberries, blueberries and pomegranate. This summer season peach fruit salad recipe is calmly tossed with honey, lime juice and contemporary basil leaves for a contemporary summer season facet dish that is good for bbq’s and events!
Substances
- 4 giant ripe (however not too ripe) yellow peaches, sliced
- 1 cup blackberries
- ¾ cup blueberries
- Seeds from 1 medium pomegranate
- 6 giant basil leaves, lower into ribbons
- 1-2 teaspoons honey
- ½ lime, juiced
Directions
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Add peaches, blackberries, blueberries, pomegranate seeds, and basil leaves to a big bowl. Drizzle honey and lime juice, and toss with tongs. Serves 6.
Recipe Notes
To retailer: this peach fruit salad will keep good for about 2-4 days within the fridge in hermetic containers.
See the complete submit for straightforward methods to customise this peach fruit salad!
Diet
Serving: 1serving (based mostly on 6)Energy: 88calCarbohydrates: 22.6gProtein: 1.3gFiber: 4gSugar: 16.2g
Recipe by: Monique Volz // Formidable Kitchen | Images by: Eat Love Eats
This submit was initially revealed on June 29, 2020, and republished on August 1, 2022.
