Peach, Berry & Basil Fruit Salad with Orange Vinaigrette.
Something special happens when the warm orange vinaigrette meets the sliced peaches and berries. Something really special. This wonderful Peach, Berry & Basil Fruit Salad is sweet and sexy enough to be served as dessert. I say let ’em eat dessert for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
This is the second Cooking Light recipe that I’ve shared, in as many days, that allows me to incorporate fresh tender basil leaves. Not sure if I’m more excited about my fresh herbs bursting with love or to share some lightened up recipes. I hope you enjoy the direction we’re headed.
Never fear, with me you can be assured Adventures in Chocolate are always lingering in the shadows. There are simply those times that fruit doesn’t compare to chocolate, even when it’s this good.
- 1 cup fresh orange juice
- 1½ Tbl. sugar
- 1½ Tbl. champagne vinegar or white wine vinegar
- 1 Tbl. extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 Tbl. butter
- pinch of salt
- 1½ cups fresh blueberries
- 1 lb. fresh strawberries, halved
- 2-3 small ripe peaches or nectarines, each cut into 8 wedges
- ¼ cup small fresh basil leaves
- Combine the first three ingredients in a small sauce pan; bring to a boil. Cook until reduced to ½ cup (about 15 minutes). Add olive oil, butter, and salt to pan, stirring with a whisk. Let stand 2 minutes.
- Combine strawberries, blueberries, and peaches in a large bowl. Add warm vinaigrette just before serving. Sprinkle with fresh basil leaves.
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I made this … I adored this. My little girl cherished it as well. Truly, we ate the entire thing. The basil is a flawless match in this dish and the vinaigrette is great. This has how organic product plate of mixed greens ought to be.
fruit salad that’s so yummy
O boy this is going on my ‘to make’ list. How beautiful! I’m really excited to try the orange vinaigrette over gorgeous fruit and the fresh basil is certainly an intriguing touch. This is my first visit to your site. Such a stunning post. Sharing!
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I made this … I loved this. My daughter loved it too. As a matter of fact, we ate the whole thing. The basil is a perfect match in this dish and the vinaigrette is wonderful. This has how fruit salad should be.
I agree. This is such a beautiful salad. Every bite is delicious. Glad you enjoyed it Donna.
Found you through Inspired Edibles! This looks truly delicious!!
Hi Koko. Welcome. I’m so glad you stopped by.
This is delicious! Making this for my Mother-in-Law on her next visit
Jenn, you’ll need to keep me posted on the MIL taste test ;)
Stunning!!! I must try this! :)
Thank you Nicole. Your lovies will thank you with their smiles for this one.