Description
This Honey Lime Basil Peach Fruit Salad is a fresh, vibrant combination of juicy peaches, antioxidant-rich berries, and fragrant basil, lightly sweetened with honey and brightened with lime juice. Perfect for a quick, healthy dessert or a refreshing side dish, it comes together in just 10 minutes and offers a delightful blend of textures and flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit
- 4 large ripe (but firm) yellow peaches, sliced
- 1 cup blackberries
- 3/4 cup blueberries
- Seeds from 1 medium pomegranate
Herbs & Dressing
- 6 large basil leaves, cut into ribbons
- 1-2 teaspoons honey
- 1/2 lime, juiced
Instructions
- Prepare the Fruit: Gently wash and slice the peaches, ensuring they are ripe but still firm to maintain a pleasant texture. Rinse the blackberries and blueberries thoroughly, and carefully extract the seeds from the pomegranate.
- Combine Ingredients: Place the sliced peaches, blackberries, blueberries, pomegranate seeds, and basil ribbons into a large mixing bowl. This colorful mix forms the flavorful base of the salad.
- Add Dressing: Drizzle the honey evenly over the fruit and basil mixture, followed by the freshly squeezed juice from half a lime. This combination sweetens and brightens the salad naturally.
- Toss and Serve: Using tongs, gently toss the salad to coat all the fruit and basil with the honey-lime dressing evenly. Serve immediately for the freshest flavor or chill briefly before serving.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm peaches to avoid a mushy salad texture.
- The amount of honey can be adjusted based on preferred sweetness.
- Chilling the salad for 15-20 minutes enhances flavor melding but serve soon after to preserve fruit freshness.
- This salad is best eaten the same day it’s made to maintain the fruit’s texture and vibrant colors.
