This Summer Fruit Salad is bursting with fresh fruit and berries! Sliced juicy peaches are tossed with rainier cherries, strawberries, blueberries and raspberries in a fresh citrus juice and honey. Serves 6 to 8.
Fruit salad is the quintessential summer dish.
There are so many different combinations and usually fairly simple to throw together! This summer fruit salad is a delicious summery twist on traditional fruit salad. In it sliced juicy peaches are tossed with fresh berries and cherries. A drizzle of honey, fresh herbs and citrus juice to bring it all together.
You can’t beat this summery combo!
To Make This Summer Fruit Salad You Will Need:
- peaches – Peaches are best when firm yet with a slight give when gently pressed.
- cherries – I like rainier cherries but dark sweet cherries would work as well.
- strawberries – Slice larger berries into thirds and smaller berries in half.
- raspberries – Use firm raspberries so they don’t break apart in the salad when tossed.
- blueberries – Use fresh, firm and ripe blueberries.
- mint and basil (fresh) – It gives the salad fresh herbaceous flavor.
- honey – Adds a touch of flavor and sweetness that compliments the fruit.
- lemon and lime juice – Lends flavor and acidity.
In a medium mixing bowl add 2 sliced peaches, 8 ounces pitted rainier cherries, 8 ounces sliced or halved strawberries and 4 ounces each fresh blueberries and raspberries.
Next add in 1 tablespoon each of fresh basil and mint and a drizzle of honey. I recommend tearing the herbs by hand so they retain their freshness and to keep the leaves from turning brown.
Add in the juice from 1/2 a lime and lemon.
Gently toss to combine and serve or chill for an hour before serving.
Transfer to a serving plate or bowl and add a few springs of mint and basil leaves for garnish.
How To Store Fruit Salad:
Store in an air-tight container and store in the refrigerator.
How Long Will Fruit Salad Last?
If stored properly this fruit salad should last up to 5 days
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Summer Fruit Salad
Ingredients
- 2 ripe peaches, pitted and sliced
- 8 ounces strawberries, slice into thirds or half
- 8 ounces rainier cherries, pitted and cut in half
- 4 ounces blueberries, rinsed and drained
- 4 ounces raspberries, rinsed and drained
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil leaves, torn by hand
- 1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves, torn by hand
- 1 drizzle honey, about 1 tablespoon
- 1/2 lime, juiced
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, add the peaches, strawberries, cherries, blueberries, raspberries, mint, basil and honey. Squeeze in the lemon and lime juice.
- Gently toss and serve immediately or refrigerate until you're ready to serve.
Notes
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Looks delish! Fresh pineapple cannot be beat!
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I LOVE fruit salads!! Thank you for sharing.
This looks amazing! I love fruit salad and I should make it more often! Sometimes I grate a bit of ginger into mine. Yum!
It looks beautiful! A healthy and delicious salad everyone can enjoy!
Yummy! Great idea to keep summer at bay. Delicious salad and great combination of berries. I’m hungry wanna one plate of Yummy Salad!
My mouth is raining water for this yummy & healthy food. I must say you are master of your fun. Thanks a lot for sharing cool pics! Feeling freezes.