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.

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Italian Tossed Green Salad {with Basil & Herb Vinaigrette} Orange, Persimmon & Pomegranate Salad Orange Vanilla Vinaigrette