Summer Peach Fruit Salad: Refreshing Recipe for Hot Days Recipe
A refreshing and vibrant Summer Peach Fruit Salad featuring juicy peaches, strawberries, blueberries, and grapes, enhanced with a citrus-honey glaze and fresh mint. Perfect for hot days, this salad bursts with seasonal flavors and is quick to prepare.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook, Tossing
- Cuisine: American, Summer
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 3–4 large ripe peaches (yellow or Elberta), sliced into thin wedges
- 1 cup strawberries, hulled and halved
- ½ cup blueberries, fresh or frozen
- ½ cup red grapes, halved
- 2–3 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
For the Citrus Glaze
- 1 tablespoon lime or lemon juice
- 1–2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (optional)
Optional Add-ins
- Citrus segments (orange or grapefruit)
- Raspberries or blackberries
- Toasted almonds, pecans, or chia seeds
- Greek yogurt or cottage cheese for creamy topping
Instructions
- Prep your fruit: Wash all produce thoroughly. Slice the peaches into thin wedges, husk and halve the strawberries, halve the grapes, and keep blueberries whole to maintain texture and freshness.
- Make the citrus glaze: Whisk together lime or lemon juice with honey or maple syrup in a small bowl. Adjust sweetness based on fruit ripeness to balance flavors and prevent browning.
- Combine the fruit: Place the prepared peaches, strawberries, blueberries, and grapes in a large mixing bowl. Drizzle the citrus glaze evenly over the fruit to coat gently.
- Toss gently: Use a rubber spatula or clean hands to carefully mix the salad, ensuring the fruit remains intact without bruising, especially the delicate peaches and berries.
- Add mint & chill: Stir in the finely chopped fresh mint leaves for a cooling brightness. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld beautifully.
- Serve beautifully: Transfer the fruit salad to a serving bowl or individual jars/glasses. Garnish with extra mint leaves, lime zest, or a light drizzle of additional glaze for a stunning presentation.
Notes
- Choose peaches that are fragrant and slightly soft for the best flavor.
- The citrus glaze helps prevent fruit browning and adds a tangy sweetness.
- Adjust honey or maple syrup depending on the natural sweetness of your fruit.
- Optional add-ins like nuts or seeds add crunch and protein, complementing the fruit perfectly.
- For a creamy touch, serve with Greek yogurt or cottage cheese on the side.
- Consume the salad within 24 hours for optimal freshness and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Summer Peach Fruit Salad, fresh fruit salad, peach salad, seasonal fruit salad, citrus glaze fruit salad, healthy summer recipe, refreshing fruit salad
