Pregnancy Friendly Basil-Pesto Fruit Harvest Salad
A vibrant bowl of seasonal fruit tossed in a bright, herbaceous dressing is exactly the kind of dish that feels indulgent while actually doing your body a lot of good. Grapes, blueberries, strawberries, apple, and pear come together for a mix that covers the full spectrum of sweetness, color, and texture — no cooking required. The homemade basil-pesto dressing is the real star here: fresh basil chiffonade, extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, and a whisper of ground ginger create something far more interesting than a standard fruit salad syrup. Because everything is made from scratch with whole, recognizable ingredients, you know exactly what's going into the bowl — no hidden additives or preservatives to second-guess. The lemon juice also helps keep those apple and pear slices looking fresh and beautiful right up until serving. A scatter of torn mint leaves at the end adds a cool, aromatic finish that makes the whole thing feel a little fancy with almost zero extra effort. It's the kind of recipe you'll want to bring to a brunch table or keep in the fridge for a refreshing midday snack.
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4 servings
For the basil-pesto dressing
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, tightly packed
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 small garlic clove, finely minced
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- ⅛ tsp ground ginger
For the salad
- 2 cups seedless red grapes, halved
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered
- 1 medium apple, cored and thinly sliced
- 1 medium pear, cored and thinly sliced
For serving
- 1 tbsp fresh mint leaves, torn (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, fine sea salt, and ground ginger until fully combined and slightly emulsified.
- 2
Stack the basil leaves, roll them tightly lengthwise, and slice into thin ribbons (chiffonade). Add the basil to the dressing and stir to combine. Let the dressing sit for 10 minutes so the basil flavor infuses into the oil.
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