What fruit is best to mix with peach?

Peaches pair beautifully with almost any berry! Blueberries and strawberries are classic choices. For a truly summery peach fruit salad, adding ultra-refreshing fruits like watermelon and a tropical fruit like pineapple makes for a delicious and colorful medley.

How do you keep peaches from turning brown in a fruit salad?

The trick is acid! Tossing the sliced peaches in a little fresh citrus juice, like the lime juice in our dressing, prevents oxidation. This simple step keeps your peach fruit salad looking vibrant and fresh for hours.

Should you peel peaches for fruit salad?

This is totally up to you! I personally love leaving the skins on for the beautiful color contrast and extra fiber. However, if you or your guests are sensitive to the fuzzy texture, you can absolutely peel them first.

Can fruit salad be made the night before?

It’s best made closer to serving time, especially with the addition of watermelon. If you need to prep ahead, you can chop the pineapple, strawberries, and peaches, toss them in the lime juice, and store them separately from the watermelon and blueberries. Combine everything just before serving.

The Best Summer Peach Fruit Salad (with Tropical Twist!)

Description

This refreshing summer peach fruit salad combines juicy, ripe peaches with a vibrant medley of fresh berries, watermelon, and pineapple, all tossed in a zesty honey-lime dressing for the perfect, easy side dish.

Ingredients

Scale

4 medium Ripe Peaches, sliced

1 cup Blueberries

1 cup Strawberries, sliced or quartered

1.5 cups Watermelon, seedless, cut into bite-sized cubes

1 cup Pineapple, fresh, cut into bite-sized chunks

2 tbsp Fresh Lime Juice

1 tbsp Honey

1 tbsp Fresh Mint, chopped

Optional: 1/4 cup Feta Cheese, crumbled

Instructions

Prepare the Fruit: Gently wash and dry all your fruit. Slice the peaches into wedges, slice the strawberries, and cut the watermelon and pineapple into bite-sized cubes.
Combine in a Bowl: Add the prepared peaches, blueberries, strawberries, watermelon, and pineapple to a large mixing bowl.
Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the fresh lime juice, honey, and chopped mint until the honey is fully dissolved.
Gently Toss: Drizzle the honey-lime dressing over the fruit. Use a large spoon or spatula to gently toss everything together until just combined.
Add Your Extras (Optional): If you’re using it, now is the time to gently fold in the crumbled feta cheese.
Chill Before Serving: For the best flavor, cover the bowl and let the salad chill in the fridge for at least 15-20 minutes. This little rest lets the flavors meld together beautifully.

Notes

Best Peaches: Look for freestone peaches that are fragrant and slightly soft to the touch for the best flavor and easiest preparation.

Best Texture Tip: For the crunchiest salad, you can mix all the other fruits first and gently fold in the cubed watermelon just before serving. This prevents the salad from becoming too watery if it sits for a while.

Storage: This salad is best enjoyed the day it’s made. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Note that the fruit will soften over time.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1 cup)
Calories: 102kcal
Sugar: 19.8g
Sodium: 42mg
Fat: 1.1g
Saturated Fat: 0.6g
Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 23.5g
Fiber: 2.8g
Protein: 1.6g
Cholesterol: 3mg

Keywords: peach fruit salad, summer fruit salad, watermelon salad, honey lime dressing