Tree Nut Free Stone Fruit Salad with Honey & Fresh Mint
Summer fruit at its peak deserves nothing more than a light, fragrant dressing, and that's exactly what this salad delivers. Juicy peaches, nectarines, and sweet cherries are tossed in a honey-lemon vinaigrette spiked with a whisper of ground ginger, then finished with torn fresh mint and optional basil for an herby, aromatic lift. The short rest time is the secret — letting the fruit sit for just ten minutes coaxes out the natural juices and turns the dressing into something almost syrupy and irresistible. Many fruit salads at restaurants or delis sneak in candied walnuts or almond slivers, so making this one at home means you stay fully in control of every ingredient. The whole thing comes together in one bowl with a quick whisk and a gentle toss, making it as effortless as it is stunning. Serve it as a light dessert, a brunch centerpiece, or a refreshing side alongside grilled dishes — it's the kind of recipe that looks far more impressive than the effort required.
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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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