Barley Free Stone Fruit Salad with Honey & Fresh Mint

Summer stone fruit at its peak deserves nothing more than a light, fragrant dressing, and that's exactly what this salad delivers. Juicy peaches and nectarines are paired with sweet halved cherries, then tossed in a honey-lemon vinaigrette brightened with apple cider vinegar, fresh ginger, and lemon zest. Torn mint woven through the fruit adds a cool, herbal lift that makes every bite feel refreshing rather than heavy. A short rest at room temperature lets the fruit release its natural juices, which mingle with the dressing into something almost syrupy and completely irresistible. Finishing with optional fresh basil takes the whole bowl in a slightly more sophisticated direction without any extra effort. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of grain-based additives, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress involved — just beautiful, whole produce doing all the work. Serve it as a light dessert, a brunch centerpiece, or a vibrant side that disappears fast.

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