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Recipe by Chavi Feldman

Summer Fruit Medley with Mint Pesto Dressing

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What a refreshing combination! Mint and basil, who would’ve thought? But together they take this fruit medley to the next level. After I tasted this unusual combo, I got so “pesto happy” that I even tried it over grilled watermelon with equally delicious results!

Ingredients

Mint Pesto

  • 1 cup lightly packed fresh mint leaves (see note)

  • 1/2 cup lightly packed fresh basil leaves (see note)

  • 1/4 cup blanched raw slivered almonds

  • 3/4 teaspoon orange zest

  • 1/4 cup orange juice

Fruit Medley

  • 3 peaches, diced into 1-inch (2 and 1/2 centimeter) pieces

  • 5 ripe apricots, diced into 1-inch (2 and 1/2 centimeter) pieces

  • 1 and 1/2 cups blueberries

  • 25 strawberries, sliced

  • 2 cups 1-inch (2 and 1/2-centimeter) pieces diced honeydew

Directions

Prepare the Mint Pesto

1.

Place all pesto ingredients into a food processor or blender and pulse until well blended.

Prepare the Fruit Medley

1.

In a large bowl, combine all fruit salad ingredients.

2.

Toss fruits with mint pesto and serve immediately.

Notes:

Be sure to wash and check the fresh produce according to the instructions of your posek.

Credits

Food and Prop Styling by Goldie Stern
Photography by Felicia Perretti

Summer Fruit Medley with Mint Pesto Dressing

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