Peach Fruit Salad is bursting with fresh peaches, juicy berries, and tossed in the easiest orange dressing for the ultimate summer side.

A large platter filled with a vibrant and gorgeous fruit salad, featuring an array of fresh fruits, beautifully arranged, showcasing a rainbow of colors and textures.
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Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop Eating This Salad!

Peaches have always been my favorite fruit, so when peach season hits, I go a little overboard in the best way.

Think peach cobbler, grilled peaches, peach pie… I’m all in.

So it only felt right to finally share my go-to fruit combo for the ultimate summer salad. This one has it all: crunch, sweetness, and a little tang. It’s everything I crave in a refreshing summer bite.

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A bowl of simple but delicious orange dressing, specially prepared to enhance the flavors of this dish, adding a citrusy and refreshing touch.

Peach Fruit Salad Ingredients

Star IngredientQuick Swap or Tip
PeachesSub in ripe nectarines for a fuzz-free bite or diced mango for extra tropical vibes.
StrawberriesTry raspberries or diced watermelon if berries are pricey or out of season.
BlueberriesSwap in green or red grapes (halved) for a pop of sweet crunch.
BlackberriesUse cherries (pitted and halved) or extra strawberries for a softer, sweeter salad.
Fresh Orange DressingNo oranges? Shake up equal parts pineapple juice and lime juice with a drizzle of honey.
Fresh Mint (optional)Switch to thin-sliced basil for a sweet-herb twist or leave out all together.

For a tropical-inspired twist, try this piña colada fruit salad! I also have a cozy winter fruit salad and a creamy fruit salad with yogurt you’ll love.

How To Keep The Salad From Browning?

Some fruits, like apples, pears, and bananas, turn brown when exposed to air. A little citrus juice, like lemon or orange, helps stop this.

That’s why adding fresh orange and pineapple juice to this peach fruit salad recipe keeps the salad fresh and adds extra flavor.

Quick Tips

  • Cut similar-sized pieces of fruit: to ensure the peach fruit salad looks pretty and is easier to eat
  • Keep the proportions of the fruits even so there isn’t an imbalance of one fruit.
  • Preparing fruit: make sure to take the extra time to wash (and then thoroughly dry — you don’t want a watery salad) the fruit. Watch to carefully remove any sneaky blueberry stems or remove any skins/bruises as necessary.
Freshly cut strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, and peaches, neatly arranged and ready to be used in the delicious fruit salad recipe.

Storage

Leftovers?

  • Store the chopped fruit without dressing in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 5 days.
  • Once the dressing is added, the peach fruit salad is best eaten within 24 hours.
  • Extra dressing keeps well in the fridge for up to 5 days. Just shake before using!

Quick Tip

If the fruit doesn’t last as long as you’d like and starts to get soft, blend it into a delicious smoothie! This mango smoothie is our favorite and calls for strawberries and peaches!

Serve Peach Fruit Salad With:

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Fruit Salad

A delectable Fruit Salad with fresh peaches, blueberries, strawberries, blackberries, is accented by a simple orange dressing.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings as a side

Equipment

  • Small pan

Ingredients

Orange Dressing
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 large orange
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Fruit
  • 16 ounces fresh strawberries hulled and thinly sliced, 2 cups
  • 1 pint blueberries 6 ounces
  • 2 ripe peaches pit removed and thinly sliced, 2 cups
  • 1 pint fresh blackberries 6 ounces, 1 and 3/4 cup
  • Fresh mint leaves optional

Instructions 

  • Dressing: Place the sugar, water, 1 tablespoon orange zest, and 1/2 cup orange juice in a small pan over medium heat. Stir until the sugar is dissolved and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer for about 15–20 minutes or until slightly thickened. Transfer mixture to a mason jar and stir in the vanilla extract. Add a tiny pinch of salt if desired (to intensify flavor). Seal the jar and refrigerate until ready to serve. This helps concentrate and intensify flavors. You don’t want to pour the dressing over the fruit if it is at all warm.
  • Prepare the fruit by washing and thoroughly drying (wet fruit waters down the salad). Remove the stems and thinly slice the strawberries. Remove any stray stems from the blueberries. Remove the pits and thinly slice the peaches. Remove any leaves/stems from blackberries. Combine all the fruit in a large bowl and gently toss. Tear off and add in a few mint leaves if desired. Pour the cooled dressing over the fruit and gently toss again.

Recipe Notes

Storage: Fruit Salad is best enjoyed the same day it is dressed. If you’d like to have leftovers, store dressing and salad separately and only add dressing to the salad you’ll be enjoying that day.

Nutrition

Calories: 275kcal | Carbohydrates: 68g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 539mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 52g | Vitamin A: 434IU | Vitamin C: 127mg | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Meet Chelsea


Hello, and welcome to Chelsea’s Messy Apron! I’m Chelsea, the recipe developer, food photographer, and writer behind the site. I’m passionate about creating simple, reliable, and delicious recipes that anyone can make.

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8 Comments

  1. Sara Welch says:

    5 stars
    Such a flavorful and easy salad that is perfect for summer! Made a great side dish with lunch; my kids gobbled this up!

  2. Melissa says:

    5 stars
    Very fresh and very flavorful!

  3. Lori says:

    5 stars
    You know how to make a good fruit salad- this is delicious!

    1. Chelsea says:

      Thanks so much! 🙂

  4. Courtney says:

    5 stars
    I love how easy and delicious this fruit salad was – our family loved it!

    1. Chelsea says:

      Yay!! Soo happy to hear! Thanks! 🙂

  5. Rachael Yerkes says:

    5 stars
    A must have for summer!

    1. Chelsea says:

      I couldn’t agree more! Thanks! 🙂