Description
This Summer Peach Fruit Salad is a refreshing mix of ripe peaches, berries, grapes, citrus juice, and fresh mint. Light, juicy, and naturally sweet, it’s perfect for warm-weather gatherings, picnics, or a healthy snack.
Ingredients
- 3–4 large ripe peaches, sliced
- 1 cup strawberries, hulled and halved
- ½ cup blueberries
- ½ cup red grapes, halved
- 2–3 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 1–2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (optional)
- 1 tablespoon lime or lemon juice
- Optional add-ins: citrus segments, raspberries, blackberries, toasted almonds, pecans, chia seeds, Greek yogurt, or cottage cheese
Instructions
- Wash and prep all fruit: slice peaches, halve strawberries and grapes, and leave blueberries whole.
- In a small bowl, mix citrus juice with honey or maple syrup to create the glaze. Taste and adjust sweetness.
- Place all prepared fruit in a large mixing bowl.
- Drizzle the glaze over the fruit and toss gently to coat without bruising.
- Fold in chopped mint, cover the bowl, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Serve chilled, garnished with extra mint or citrus zest if desired.
Notes
- Add mango, pineapple, and coconut for a tropical twist.
- Mix in blackberries or drizzle with acai syrup for extra antioxidants.
- Top with yogurt and granola for a high-protein breakfast.
- Swap mint for basil or lemon balm for a flavor change.
- Store glaze separately if prepping ahead to keep fruit fresh.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
