This Peach and Plum Summer Salad is light, refreshing, and a delicious way to celebrate some of summer’s best fruit.
With summer in full swing, ripe stone fruits are at their peak. This peach and plum summer salad showcases those juicy flavors in a simple, elegant way.
Peach and Plum Summer Salad
This salad highlights ripe peaches and plums with just a few complementary ingredients so the fruit remains the star. When peaches and plums are perfectly ripe, their natural juices almost serve as the dressing. Adding a touch of lemon juice and red wine vinegar brightens and balances the sweetness. Finish with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper for a fresh, effortless dish.
The peppery bite of arugula and the sweet pop of summer corn pair beautifully with the soft fruit. Textures and flavors contrast in a way that makes this salad feel both casual and refined—perfect for a weeknight meal or to bring to gatherings.
How Can You Tell When Peaches and Plums Are Ripe?
Choose peaches and plums that smell sweet and fruity. Look for deeper, richer color and a slight give when you press gently—ripe fruit will have a little softness without being mushy. Avoid fruit that feels hard or that has an off smell.
Are Peaches and Plums Low Carb?
Peaches and plums are relatively low in carbohydrates compared with many fruits. A small yellow peach has about 12 grams of carbs and a medium plum roughly 7 grams. If you’re watching carbs, you can reduce the fruit quantities or adjust portions to suit your needs.
How Do You Store Peaches and Plums?
If fruit isn’t ripe yet, leave peaches and plums at room temperature for a couple of days until they soften and smell fragrant. Once ripe, refrigerate them—ideally in a crisper drawer—where they will keep about a week.
What to Serve With Peach and Plum Summer Salad
This salad makes a lovely starter or side at barbecues, picnics, and potlucks. It pairs well with grilled meats and simple summer mains and also works as a light lunch on its own.
This salad is particularly delicious alongside barbecue ribs or followed by a seasonal dessert like a blueberry galette.
What Wines Pair Well with Peach and Plum Summer Salad?
Light, aromatic white wines complement this salad nicely. Dry muscat or a crisp Riesling bring out the fruit’s flavors, and a sparkling white adds refreshing effervescence that enhances the salad’s bright character.
Peach and Plum Summer Salad
Peach Plum Summer Salad
Ingredients
- 2 medium to large peaches, sliced or cut into 1″ wedges
- 2 medium plums, sliced or cut into 1″ wedges
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 2 cups baby arugula (or chopped arugula)
- 1 cup cooked corn
- Drizzle extra virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt and ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the sliced peaches and plums with lemon juice and red wine vinegar.
- Toss in the arugula and cooked corn.
- Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and season with kosher salt and black pepper. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be used as an approximation.
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