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Overhead view of a fresh peach fruit salad with blackberries, raspberries, and sugared pastry puffs in a crystal bowl.

Sweet & Zesty Peach Berry Fruit Salad

A refreshing and vibrant fruit salad featuring the sweetness of ripe peaches and mixed berries, balanced with a bright, zesty lime-mint dressing. Perfect for any summer gathering or a healthy snack.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Healthy
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fruit Salad
  • 3-4 medium Peaches ripe, sliced into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 cups Strawberries fresh, hulled and sliced
  • 1 cup Blueberries fresh
  • 1 cup Raspberries fresh
  • 1 cup Blackberries fresh, optional for more variety
For the Zesty Lime-Mint Dressing
  • 1 whole Lime for zest and juice
  • 2 tbsp Honey
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Mint finely chopped
  • 1 pinch Salt optional, to enhance flavors

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Small Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife
  • Zester/Microplane

Method
 

Prepare the Fruit
  1. Wash all berries thoroughly and gently pat them dry. Hull the strawberries and slice them into halves or quarters, depending on their size.
  2. Wash the peaches. Halve them, remove the pit, and slice them into bite-sized wedges or cubes.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, gently combine the prepared peaches, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and optional blackberries.
Make the Zesty Lime-Mint Dressing
  1. In a small mixing bowl, zest the entire lime (about 1 teaspoon of zest). Squeeze the juice from the lime into the same bowl (about 2 tablespoons of juice).
  2. Add the honey and finely chopped fresh mint to the bowl. Whisk all the dressing ingredients together until well combined. If using, add a tiny pinch of salt to enhance flavors.
Combine and Serve
  1. Pour the zesty lime-mint dressing over the mixed fruit in the large mixing bowl.
  2. Gently toss the fruit salad until all the fruit is evenly coated with the dressing.
  3. Serve immediately for best freshness, or chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Garnish with a few extra mint leaves, if desired, before serving.

Notes

For the best flavor, use ripe, in-season fruit. If peaches are not available, nectarines can be a great substitute. This salad is best enjoyed the day it's made, but leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. The berries might soften slightly over time.