Minted Peach & Strawberry Salad
A refreshing summer salad featuring ripe peaches, strawberries, and fresh mint, tossed in a light honey-lime dressing. This american-inspired salads ready in about 15 minutes pairs (pitted, sliced) peaches, (hulled, halved) strawberries, (finely chopped) fresh mint into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 150 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 (pitted, sliced) peaches
- 1 cup (hulled, halved) strawberries
- 1/4 cup (finely chopped) fresh mint
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 cups (arugula and spinach) mixed greens
Instructions
- Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp lime juice, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, and 1/4 tsp salt until emulsified and smooth.
- Step 2: Add 2 peaches (sliced), 1 cup strawberries (halved), and 1/4 cup fresh mint (finely chopped) to the dressing. Toss gently until fruit is evenly coated, letting it sit for 5 minutes to meld flavors.
- Step 3: Divide 2 cups mixed greens (arugula and spinach) among plates. Top with the fruit mixture and serve immediately to prevent wilting.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Minted Peach & Strawberry Salad take to make?
Total time is about 15 minutes (15 min prep + 0 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Minted Peach & Strawberry Salad?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep (pitted, sliced) peaches from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Minted Peach & Strawberry Salad?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Minted Peach & Strawberry Salad for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Minted Peach & Strawberry Salad?
American salads like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Perfect salads recipe for a weeknight dinner.
- ★★★★☆
Really good but took about 10 minutes longer than stated.
- ★★★★☆
Solid recipe. Not groundbreaking but definitely making it again.