Summer Fruit Salad
This Summer Fruit Salad is a refreshing and colorful dish that embodies the essence of summer. Perfect for warm gatherings, picnics, or as a delightful snack, it combines juicy stone fruits like peaches and nectarines with vibrant berries. Topped with a zesty lemon maple thyme dressing, this salad is not only visually stunning but also bursting with flavor. In just 15 minutes, you can prepare this versatile dish that suits any occasion—whether it’s a casual afternoon treat or an elegant addition to a barbecue spread. Dive into this seasonal fruit medley and enjoy the sweet, summery goodness!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4–6 cups sliced stone fruit (peaches, nectarines, cherries)
- 2 cups blueberries
- 2 cups blackberries
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tsp fresh thyme, finely chopped
Instructions
- Wash all stone fruits under cold water and slice them thinly, removing pits from cherries.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine sliced stone fruits with blueberries and blackberries.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, salt, and fresh thyme to make the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the mixed fruit and toss gently to coat evenly.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for about an hour for enhanced flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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