Summer Peach Fruit Salad | Fresh Juicy Easy Summer Recipe
A vibrant and refreshing summer salad made with fresh peaches, apricots, cherries, and blueberries tossed in a balsamic-vanilla dressing and fresh basil. Perfect as a light dessert or elegant side dish.
Ingredients
- Balsamic vinegar - 1 tablespoon
- Olive oil - 2 teaspoons
- Vanilla extract - ½ teaspoon
- Black pepper - 1/8–¼ teaspoon
- Salt - a pinch
- Cherries (or plums) - 1 cup
- Blueberries (or blackberries) - 1 cup
- Apricots (or extra peaches/nectarines) - 6 apricots
- Peaches (or nectarines) - 2 peaches
- Fresh basil - for garnish
Instructions
- Halve and slice the peaches and apricots.
- Pit and halve the cherries. Rinse and dry the blueberries.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, vanilla extract, black pepper, and salt to make the dressing.
- Arrange the fruit on a serving platter. Drizzle the dressing lightly over the fruit just before serving.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve immediately.
Notes
Use aged balsamic vinegar for a deeper flavor or white balsamic for a lighter finish.
If peaches are not available, substitute with nectarines.
Leftover dressing can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
This salad is best served fresh to preserve the fruit's texture and visual appeal.
If peaches are not available, substitute with nectarines.
Leftover dressing can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
This salad is best served fresh to preserve the fruit's texture and visual appeal.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 10mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10g
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