Summer Fruit Salad
Craving the best fruit salad for summer? This refreshing summer fruit salad combines juicy stone fruits, fresh berries, and a zesty lemon maple thyme dressing for fruit salad. Light, flavorful, and perfect for BBQs, potlucks, or healthy snacking. This is one of the easiest and most irresistible easy fruit salad recipes to try this season!
Ingredients
- 4-6 cups sliced stone fruit of choice* cherries, peaches, plums, apricots, nectarines, etc
- 2 cups blueberries
- 2 cups blackberries
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tsp fresh thyme finely chopped
Instructions
- Prep the fruit: Thinly slice all stone fruits and pit any cherries. Add them to a large mixing bowl with your berries.
- Mix the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, salt, and thyme until smooth.
- Combine everything: Pour the dressing over the fruit. Gently toss until evenly coated.
- Chill or serve immediately: You can enjoy this salad right away or refrigerate it for an hour to let the flavors meld.
Notes
- Make ahead: This salad tastes even better after chilling for an hour or two. Make it up to 24 hours in advance.
- Switch it up: Try different herbs like fresh mint or basil, or swap in your favorite berries.
- Serve it sweet or savory: Want to add a savory twist? Serve it over arugula with crumbled feta or toss in a scoop of quinoa or wild rice.
- Storage: Best enjoyed within 2 days. Keep it refrigerated in an airtight container and stir before serving.