A salty-sweet dressing made with fish sauce, brown sugar, and lime juice gives this fresh fruit salad a Southeast Asian character. The combination of ripe peaches, blackberries, and thinly sliced serrano pepper makes for a salad that balances heat, sweetness, and brightness.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh mint
  • 2 medium peaches, sliced
  • 1½ cups fresh blackberries (about 6 ounces)
  • 1 serrano pepper, thinly sliced

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the fish sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, and mint until well combined. Add the peaches, blackberries, and serrano pepper; toss to coat. Garnish with additional fresh mint if desired.

Nutrition (per ½ cup): 124 calories, 1g fat (0g saturated), 0mg cholesterol, 163mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 12g fiber), 4g protein.


Source: Fruit Salad with Fish Sauce, Peaches, and Serrano