Caffeine Free Stone Fruit Salad with Honey & Fresh Mint
Ripe peaches, nectarines, and sweet cherries are already a dream combination, and a bright honey-lemon dressing with a whisper of ginger takes them somewhere truly special. The short rest at room temperature is the secret move here — it coaxes the fruit into releasing its natural juices, which mingle with the dressing into something almost syrupy and completely irresistible. Torn fresh mint woven through every bite keeps things lively, while optional basil adds a subtle herbal twist for anyone who wants to lean into the garden-fresh vibe. This is the kind of dish that looks stunning on a table with almost zero effort involved. Every ingredient is naturally free of stimulants, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress — just pure, wholesome fruit doing what it does best. It works beautifully as a light dessert, a brunch side, or an afternoon snack when stone fruit is at its peak.
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4 servings
For the salad
- 2 medium peaches, pitted and sliced into thin wedges
- 2 medium nectarines, pitted and sliced into thin wedges
- 1 cup sweet cherries, pitted and halved
- 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves, torn
For the dressing
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ⅛ tsp ground ginger
- pinch of salt
For serving
- 1 tbsp fresh basil leaves, torn (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, apple cider vinegar, lemon zest, lemon juice, ground ginger, and salt until the honey is fully dissolved and the dressing is smooth.
- 2
Combine the sliced peaches, nectarines, halved cherries, and torn mint in a large mixing bowl.
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