Fruit is a more versatile ingredient than you might think. Although sweet strawberries and puckery lemons certainly dress up many a dessert, fruit can also elevate salsas, soups, appetizers, and even sandwiches! All it takes to nail a fruit-forward dish is a bit of creativity and the ripest, juiciest produce you can find.
Fresh Peach Salsa
There’s no rule that says salsa has to be spicy, so why not make it sweet? In this recipe from The Kitchen Girl, juicy peaches pair beautifully with classic ingredients like cilantro, jalapeño, and lime. Scoop up this salsa with sturdy corn chips or ladle it over grilled chicken.
Watermelon Gazpacho with Feta Cream
The ingredient list for this gazpacho from Bon Appétit is short and sweet, so you’ll want to go as fresh as possible. We recommend stopping by your neighborhood farmers market or shopping the “local produce” section of your favorite grocery store for the highest-quality ingredients.
Prosciutto and Melon
This pretty appetizer is shareable, packable, and easy to eat. Bring a batch along on your next picnic or to your next potluck. Recipe author Jessica Gavin recommends wrapping cantaloupe and honeydew in prosciutto, but you can also swap in mango when in season.
Strawberry Balsamic Vinegar
Make sure to use the sweetest, ripest strawberries in this recipe from Manu’s Menu. Drizzle this full-flavored vinegar over greens or juicy summer tomatoes. It doesn’t need much more than a little olive oil, salt, and pepper. It would also be fantastic mixed with soda water and served over ice for a non-alcoholic summer spritzer.
Peach and Prosciutto Sandwich
Tossing peach slices with acidic red wine vinegar and spicy chili crisp creates a zingy, tangy “sauce” that brings this sandwich from Bon Appétit together. Don’t worry if your peach is a bit bruised; as long as it’s still mildly firm and fragrant, it will work wonderfully in this dish!
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