Ingredients
Creating this Peach Berry Fruit Salad is like painting with the colors of summer. Here’s what you’ll need:
– Fresh peaches, ripe and juicy
– A medley of berries: strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries
– A squeeze of fresh lemon juice for a zesty kick
– A drizzle of honey to enhance the natural sweetness
– Fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
– A pinch of sea salt to balance the flavors
Mama Lou always emphasized the importance of using the freshest ingredients. She believed that each piece of fruit should tell its own story, and the combination of these fruits creates a narrative of taste and texture that’s both nostalgic and new.
Instructions
1. Begin by washing all the fruits thoroughly. Mama Lou always said that caring for your ingredients is the first step in caring for those who will eat them.
2. Slice the peaches into thin wedges, removing the pit gently. Ouma and I would compete to see who could slice the neatest wedges, but truthfully, it was all about the fun we had together.
3. Hull and slice the strawberries, keeping them roughly the same size as the peach slices.
4. In a large bowl, gently combine the peach slices, strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries. The colors should remind you of a summer sunset, each hue as inviting as the next.
5. Drizzle the fruits with fresh lemon juice and honey. Add the finely chopped mint and a pinch of sea salt.
6. Toss everything lightly, ensuring all the fruits are coated with the lemon-honey dressing.
7. Let the salad sit for about ten minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld beautifully, creating a dish that tastes as good as it looks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International