Summer Fruit Salad
Celebrate the season with this vibrant Summer Fruit Salad, a burst of juicy sweetness that perfectly captures summer’s essence. Featuring an array of succulent stone fruits like peaches and nectarines, combined with plump blueberries and blackberries, this salad is not only visually stunning but also incredibly flavorful. Tossed in a simple yet delightful lemon maple thyme dressing, it’s perfect for family gatherings, picnics, or as a light dessert on warm evenings. With its ease of preparation and versatility, this salad is sure to become a seasonal favorite in your home.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4–6 cups sliced stone fruit (cherries, peaches, plums, apricots, nectarines)
- 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
- Slice your chosen stone fruit thinly and remove pits from cherries.
- In a large bowl, combine all the sliced fruits with blueberries and blackberries. Gently mix to avoid crushing the berries.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together lemon juice, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, salt, and thyme until fully combined.
- Pour the dressing over the mixed fruits and toss gently to coat evenly. Chill in the refrigerator for about an hour before serving for enhanced flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 115
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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