Description
Celebrate the warmth of summer with this vibrant Summer Fruit Salad, featuring a delightful mix of juicy stone fruits like peaches, nectarines, and cherries, complemented by fresh blueberries and blackberries. The star of this dish is the zesty lemon maple thyme dressing that enhances the natural sweetness of the fruits, making it an ideal addition to picnics, barbecues, or as a light dessert. Packed with vitamins and antioxidants, this colorful salad not only pleases the palate but also nourishes the body. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes, it’s a versatile dish that can be served as a refreshing dessert, a side dish for grilled meats, or even as a delightful breakfast topping. Enjoy the essence of summer in every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- Slice all stone fruits thinly and remove pits from cherries.
- Combine all prepared fruits in a large mixing bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, salt, and thyme until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the mixed fruit and toss gently to coat evenly.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for one hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg