Name: Peach, Berry & Basil Fruit Salad {with Orange Vinaigrette}
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1 cup fresh orange juice; 1 1/2 Tbl. sugar; 1 1/2 Tbl. champagne vinegar or white wine vinegar; 1 Tbl. extra-virgin olive oil; 1 Tbl. butter; pinch of salt; 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries; 1 lb. fresh strawberries (halved); 2-3 small ripe peaches or nectarines (each cut into 8 wedges); 1/4 cup small fresh basil leaves

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Peach, Berry & Basil Salad with Orange Vinaigrette

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.

Peach, Berry & Basil Fruit Salad {with Orange Vinaigrette}

Cooking Light Magazine, May 2007

4.5 from 4 votes

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Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 15 mins

Total Time 25 mins

Course Salad

Servings 4

Ingredients

For the vinaigrette…

1 cup fresh orange juice
1 1/2 Tbl. sugar
1 1/2 Tbl. champagne vinegar or white wine vinegar
1 Tbl. extra-virgin olive oil
1 Tbl. butter
pinch of salt

For the fruit salad…

1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries
1 lb. fresh strawberries halved
2-3 small ripe peaches or nectarines each cut into 8 wedges
1/4 cup small fresh basil leaves

Instructions

For the vinaigrette…

Combine the first three ingredients in a small sauce pan; bring to a boil. Cook until reduced to 1/2 cup (about 15 minutes). Add olive oil, butter, and salt to pan, stirring with a whisk. Let stand 2 minutes.

For the fruit salad…

Combine strawberries, blueberries, and peaches in a large bowl. Add warm vinaigrette just before serving. Sprinkle with fresh basil leaves.

16 Comments

Jasa Interior

March 8, 2017 at 5:09 am Reply

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.

Leora Furniture

November 21, 2016 at 11:46 pm Reply

fruit salad that’s so yummy

Diane

March 26, 2015 at 3:36 pm Reply

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!

Donna Smith

August 24, 2013 at 8:59 am Reply

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.

libby

August 24, 2013 at 9:19 am Reply

I agree. This is such a beautiful salad. Every bite is delicious. Glad you enjoyed it Donna.

Koko

August 23, 2013 at 11:28 am Reply

Found you through Inspired Edibles! This looks truly delicious!!

libby

August 24, 2013 at 9:16 am Reply

Hi Koko. Welcome. I’m so glad you stopped by.

Jennica

June 9, 2013 at 5:04 pm Reply

This is delicious! Making this for my Mother-in-Law on her next visit

libby

June 10, 2013 at 11:30 am Reply

Jenn, you’ll need to keep me posted on the MIL taste test ;)

Nicole (MyLoveForCooking)

May 1, 2013 at 9:24 pm Reply

Stunning!!! I must try this! :)

libby

May 2, 2013 at 10:22 am Reply

Thank you Nicole. Your lovies will thank you with their smiles for this one.

Peach, Berry & Basil Fruit Salad {with Orange Vinaigrette}