Description
A refreshing and colorful Summer Fruit Salad featuring a vibrant mix of peaches, pineapple, cherries, berries, and a light honey-lemon dressing. Perfect for a healthy snack or a delightful side dish for warm weather gatherings.
Ingredients
Fruits
- 2 peaches, diced
- 1 pineapple, chopped into ½ inch pieces
- 1 cup cherries, pitted and quartered
- 4 ounces blueberries
- 1 pound strawberries, quartered
- 4 ounces raspberries
- 4 ounces blackberries
Dressing
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together honey and lemon juice until well combined to create a light and tangy dressing.
- Combine main fruits: In a large mixing bowl, add the diced peaches, chopped pineapple, pitted and quartered cherries, blueberries, and quartered strawberries. Stir gently to mix the fruits evenly.
- Add dressing: Drizzle the honey-lemon dressing over the mixed fruits, then stir carefully to coat all the fruit pieces evenly without mashing them.
- Incorporate delicate berries: Gently fold in the raspberries and blackberries to avoid breaking their delicate texture while blending them into the salad.
- Chill and serve: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate the fruit salad for 1 hour. This chilling period allows the flavors to meld and the salad to refresh, then serve chilled.
Notes
- You can substitute honey with agave syrup for a vegan option.
- Make sure to use ripe, fresh fruits for the best flavor and texture.
- Gentle mixing prevents delicate fruits from becoming mushy.
- Chilling the salad enhances the flavor by allowing the dressing to infuse into the fruits.
- This fruit salad is best consumed within 24 hours of preparation for optimal freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
