Summer Fruit Salad Recipe
A refreshing and vibrant Summer Fruit Salad featuring a medley of stone fruits, blueberries, and blackberries tossed in a light, sweet lemon-thyme dressing. Perfect as a healthy snack or a light dessert to enjoy during warm weather.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Fruit
- 4–6 cups sliced stone fruit of choice (cherries, peaches, plums, apricots, nectarines, etc.)
- 2 cups blueberries
- 2 cups blackberries
Dressing
- 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
- Prepare the Stone Fruit: Slice the stone fruits thinly. If using cherries, make sure to remove the pits completely to avoid any choking hazards or inconvenience.
- Combine Fruits: Place all the sliced stone fruits, blueberries, and blackberries into a large mixing bowl for easy tossing.
- Make the Dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, salt, and chopped fresh thyme until the mixture is well combined and aromatic.
- Toss the Salad: Pour the dressing evenly over the fruit mixture and gently toss to coat all pieces without bruising the fruit.
- Serve or Chill: Enjoy the salad immediately for a fresh burst of flavor, or refrigerate it for about 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and serve chilled.
Notes
- Use ripe, fresh stone fruits for best flavor and texture.
- Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of maple syrup according to your taste and sweetness of the fruit.
- Fresh thyme adds an intriguing herbal note; if unavailable, substitute with fresh mint or basil.
- Can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days, but best consumed fresh.
- Chilling the salad allows the dressing to infuse the fruit, enhancing the taste.
Keywords: summer fruit salad, stone fruit salad, blueberry salad, fresh fruit salad, healthy dessert, vegan fruit salad
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