Description
This Summer Fruit Salad is a vibrant celebration of seasonal flavors, featuring juicy stone fruits and fresh berries tossed in a zesty lemon maple thyme dressing. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or as a refreshing treat, this salad bursts with color and taste, making it an eye-catching centerpiece for any gathering. With its delightful combination of sweet and tangy notes, it’s not only a visual showstopper but also a healthy option packed with vitamins and fiber. Easy to prepare in just 20 minutes, this versatile recipe allows you to mix and match your favorite seasonal fruits for a personalized twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–6 cups sliced stone fruit (cherries, peaches, plums, apricots)
- 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
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Slice stone fruits thinly and remove pits if using cherries.
- In a large bowl, combine all sliced fruits along with blueberries and blackberries.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, salt, and thyme until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the fruit mixture and toss gently to coat.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for one hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg