Refreshing Summer Fruit Salad
A colorful and refreshing summer fruit salad bursting with sweet and tangy flavors, perfect for picnics and gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe Peaches, sliced
- 2 ripe Nectarines, sliced
- 1 cup Cherries, pitted
- 1 cup Fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries)
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon Fresh thyme, chopped
- Pinch of Salt
- Pinch of Pepper
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Wash all your fruits thoroughly and slice peaches and nectarines.
- Pit the cherries: Use a cherry pitter or slice them in half to remove the pit.
- Toss in the berries: Slice strawberries and add blueberries and raspberries whole.
- Combine the fruits: In a large bowl, gently toss together the peaches, nectarines, cherries, and berries.
- Make the dressing: Whisk lemon juice, maple syrup, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Drizzle and toss: Pour the dressing over the salad and let it sit for about 10 minutes.
- Add thyme: Sprinkle fresh thyme over the top just before serving and gently toss.
Notes
For a tropical twist, add diced pineapple or mango. Feel free to experiment with other fruits and herbs for customized flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: summer fruit salad, refreshing salad, vegan salad, healthy recipe, picnic food