Summer Peach Fruit Salad with Honey-Lime Dressing Recipe
A bright and refreshing summer peach fruit salad featuring ripe peaches and mixed berries tossed in a zesty honey-lime dressing with a hint of fresh herbs, perfect for a light and healthy snack or side dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Fruit
- 5–6 ripe peaches, sliced into wedges
- 1 cup raspberries
- 1 cup blackberries
- 1 cup strawberries, sliced
- ½ cup cherries or blueberries (optional)
Herbs
- ¼ cup fresh mint or basil, chopped
Dressing
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon orange juice or lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 1 teaspoon poppy seeds
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper (optional)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare the fruit: Wash all the fruit gently to clean them without causing damage, slice the peaches into wedges and strawberries into slices, while keeping raspberries and blackberries whole to preserve their texture.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together honey, fresh lime juice, orange or lemon juice, lime zest, poppy seeds, a pinch of salt, and optional black pepper until well combined to create a zesty, sweet dressing.
- Combine: In a large bowl, add the sliced peaches, whole berries, and chopped fresh mint or basil, mixing them gently to distribute evenly.
- Dress the salad: Pour the prepared honey-lime dressing over the fruit mixture and toss very gently to coat, taking care not to break the delicate berries.
- Chill: Refrigerate the dressed fruit salad for 15 to 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the salad to chill.
- Serve: Serve the fruit salad cold in a large bowl or in individual small cups, ideal for a refreshing summer party dish.
Notes
- Optional: Add crumbled feta for a delicious sweet-salty contrast.
- Optional: Top with chopped pistachios or pecans for added crunch.
- Optional: Drizzle with hot honey for a sweet and spicy twist.
- Optional: Add a splash of vanilla extract for a dessert-style flavor.
- Handle berries gently to avoid bruising and maintain their shape.