Description
The Honey Lime Basil Peach Fruit Salad is a light and refreshing summer dish featuring ripe peaches, tropical mango, juicy strawberries, and a zesty honey lime dressing accented by fresh basil. This vibrant and colorful fruit salad offers a perfect balance of natural sweetness, tangy citrus, and herbaceous notes. Easy to prepare and rich in vitamins and antioxidants, it is ideal as a snack, side dish, or a stunning dessert that will brighten any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit
- 2 ripe fresh peaches, washed and sliced into bite-sized chunks
- 1 ripe mango, peeled and cut into bite-sized chunks
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, washed and quartered
Dressing
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice (natural)
- 2 tablespoons honey (natural)
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
Garnish and Texture
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- Additional whole fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Fruit: Wash and dry the peaches, mango, and strawberries thoroughly. Slice the peaches and mango into bite-sized chunks and quarter the strawberries to create a variety of textures.
- Mix the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the fresh lime juice (natural), honey (natural), and finely chopped basil leaves. This will create a balanced, sweet, and tangy dressing infused with fresh herb flavors.
- Combine and Toss: Place all the prepared fruit into a large bowl. Pour the lime and honey dressing over the fruit and gently toss to combine, ensuring the fruit is evenly coated without being crushed.
- Garnish and Add Texture: Sprinkle the chia seeds over the salad for added crunch and nutrition. Tear whole basil leaves and scatter them on top to enhance the fresh aroma and visual appeal.
Notes
- Use ripe peaches that yield slightly when pressed for the best sweetness and juiciness.
- Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Gently toss the salad to keep fruit pieces intact and prevent sogginess.
- Add fresh basil leaves just before serving to maintain their vibrant color and aroma.
- Adjust the amount of honey according to the sweetness of your fruit and personal preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: fruit salad, peach salad, summer salad, honey lime dressing, basil, fresh fruit, healthy snack, gluten free