Description
This Summer Fruit Salad is a burst of color and flavor, making it the ideal dish for warm weather gatherings. Featuring juicy stone fruits like peaches and nectarines, along with succulent berries, this salad is drizzled with a zesty lemon maple thyme dressing that elevates its natural sweetness. Perfect for barbecues, picnics, or as a healthy dessert, this delightful salad is sure to please everyone at the table. Not only is it easy to prepare, but it’s also packed with nutrients, making it a guilt-free treat for all occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–6 cups assorted 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 the stone fruits thinly and remove pits from cherries.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all prepared fruits including blueberries and blackberries.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, salt, and fresh thyme.
- Pour the dressing over the fruit mixture and gently toss until all ingredients are well coated.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for one hour before serving for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- 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