there are a million ways to make a fruit salad so take this recipe as a guideline! this summer fruit salad is filled with all the classic summer fruit and topped with an orange mint dressing that is so good!
I really love a delicious fruit salad. Of course summer is the best time of year to make fruit salads since we have so much amazing fruit. We have beautiful stone fruit like peaches and nectarines. We have amazing watermelon, berries galore! My mouth is drooling just thinking about.
the ingredients
This summer fruit salad recipe is almost more of a guideline so of course just use whatever fruits you like. The orange, mint, and maple syrup are used as a dressing and garnish.
- Watermelon
- Peach
- Nectarine
- Mango
- Orange
- Blueberries
- Strawberries
- Orange
- Mint
- Maple Syrup
summer fruit salad tips
I think when making a summer fruit salad you really want it to be as bright and colorful as possible. Adding in fruits with all of the colors really makes it pop. I try to pick the best looking fruit I can. If you have a local farm or farmers market that is an even better place to get your fruit from. Feel free to switch the fruits up for what looks good and feels better!
orange mint dressing
While you don’t necessarily need a dressing for fruit salad because there is already so much flavor it does make it even better! I like to zest some of the orange right on top. Then, I will add the juice of the whole orange. I tear up a few pieces of mint with my hand and throw those in as well. I also like to add a little maple syrup to just add an extra touch of flavor. However, this is totally optional because of course we have tons of beautiful fruit in there. If you don’t want to use the dressing you can leave it out and enjoy all the flavors of the fruit.
other fruit salad additions
We could sit here all day and name fruits but here are some other fruits and additions that I think would make this summer fruit salad even better!
- Raspberries
- Blackberries
- Kiwi
- Pitted Cherries
- Coconut Chips
- Grapes
- Mandarins
- Dragonfruit
- Apples
- Lime Juice
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how to enjoy this summer fruit salad
Now of course this is so good enjoyed all on its own. It has tons of flavor, texture, and color. However, if you want to make this even more exciting you can serve it with a scoop of vegan Cocowhip, vegan whipped cream, granola, candied nuts, or vegan yogurt. I love keeping this in the fridge for a day or so to have lots of yummy fresh fruit around.
summer fruit salad faq
- Is this recipe allergy friendly? Yes! It is nut, soy, and gluten free.
- How long will this recipe last? It is really best when fresh but I ate it for 2 days after and it was delicious. I did drain out some of the excess liquid that it was sitting in after the first day.
- Can I prepare this ahead of time? Yes. You can prepare all the fruit and then add the dressing prior to serving.
- Should I eat this cold? I do prefer fruit salad to be chilled.
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Summer Fruit Salad
Ingredients
- ½ mini watermelon (about 14.5 ounces/410g), cubed
- 5 large strawberries (about 6 ounces/175g), thinly sliced
- ½ cup (3 ounces/85g), blueberries
- 1 peach (about 220g/7.55 ounces), sliced
- 1 nectarine (about 210g/7.45 ounces), chopped
- 1 mango (about 12.8 ounces/360g), peeled and cubed
- 1 orange (about 9.35 ounces/260g), juiced
- 5 to 10 mint leaves torn
- 1 tablespoon grade A maple syrup optional
Instructions
- Clean and prep the mango, watermelon, peach, nectarine, blueberries, and strawberries to specifications. Add into a large bowl.
- Zest half of the orange on top, then juice it into the bowl on top of the fruit. Then add in the mint and maple syrup. Mix everything together.
- Place in the fridge to chill for 30 minutes to an hour. Enjoy.
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Notes
- Nutrition facts are based on my gram measurements put into Cronometer. Yours may vary, they are to help you get an idea.
- You can prepare and chop the fruit however you like. Use this recipe as a guideline and inspiration. If you want to see fruit being prepped be sure to check out the YouTube video.
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