Summertime Fruit Salad

Name: Summertime Fruit Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound strawberries, hulled and thinly sliced; 3 medium peaches, thinly sliced (I peeled mine, but if you don’t mind the skin, you can leave it on); 6 ounces (1 cup) blueberries; 1 heaping tablespoon fresh, chopped basil or mint; 2 tablespoons lemon juice (about 1 medium lemon); 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey; 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar

Description: This simple fruit salad recipe is fresh and healthy! It features strawberries, peaches and blueberries with a little balsamic vinegar and basil. It's a delicious side dish or dessert (for dessert, you can serve it as is or add some whipped cream to make it more decadent). Recipe yields 6 side servings.

Prep Time: 15

Ingredients

1 pound strawberries, hulled and thinly sliced
3 medium peaches, thinly sliced (I peeled mine, but if you don’t mind the skin, you can leave it on)
6 ounces (1 cup) blueberries
1 heaping tablespoon fresh, chopped basil or mint
2 tablespoons lemon juice (about 1 medium lemon)
1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar

Instructions

In a medium serving bowl, combine the strawberries, peaches, blueberries and basil. Drizzle the lemon juice, maple syrup and balsamic vinegar on top. Gently toss to combine.
Serve immediately, or chill for later. This salad is best enjoyed promptly, but will keep well for about 2 days in the refrigerator (pour off excess juices if necessary).