Summer fruit salad is filled with fresh seasonal fruits like watermelon, blueberries, and peaches. They're tossed in a simple honey lime dressing that's made with just three ingredients.
Watermelon, peaches, and blueberries are the perfect summer fruits to add to your next fruit salad. The honey lime dressing is simple to toss together and adds a bright citrus flavor.
Fresh basil adds surprising brightness to this fruit salad. If you don't have basil on hand, mint is another great choice that tastes refreshing in the summer!
Serve summer fruit salad at your next potluck or picnic. It's great for the Fourth of July! Not quite summer? You may want to try my spring fruit salad or fall fruit salad recipes.
Recipe summary
Flavor/texture: Sweet, bright, citrusy.
Key ingredients: Watermelon, peaches, blueberries, and basil topped with a simple lime dressing.
Serves: 8 people.
Similar to: Spring Fruit Salad, Fall Fruit Salad, Winter Fruit Salad
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Ingredients and substitutions
- Fruit - This fruit salad is made with watermelon, blueberries, and peaches, which have a nice balance of tart and sweet. Look for fresh fruits that are in-season for best flavor. Strawberries or blackberries would also make a nice addition if they're in season in your area.
- Basil - Basil or mint adds fresh, bright flavor to the salad.
- Dressing - A simple dressing is made with the the juice of two limes, the zest of one lime, plus honey for a bit of sweetness. Honey could be substituted with maple syrup to make this recipe vegan friendly.
How to make summer fruit salad
- Add cubed fruit, berries, and basil to a bowl.
- Whisk lime zest, lime juice, and honey into a dressing.
- Toss fruit in dressing.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready.
Tips and tricks
Cube fruits into similar sizes - Slice your peaches and watermelon into similar bite-size pieces. This makes it easier to serve and eat.
Zest, then juice - Zest one of your limes, then slice them both in half and juice them. It's much easier to zest a whole lime than two halves.
Slice herbs last - Torn or sliced herbs will darken and discolor over time. Slice your basil or mint just before tossing the rest of the salad together.
Frequently asked questions
Strawberries, blackberries, grapes, kiwi, raspberries, honeydew, and cantaloupe make great additions to a fruit salad. I suggest choosing 3 or 4 fruits total so as to not add too many conflicting flavors.
Fruits are delicate and begin to release juices as they sit. I highly recommend assembling and serving your fruit salad within a few hours for best flavor and texture. If you'd like to make this ahead, I recommend preparing your fruits and dressing separately, then tossing them together just before serving.
Check out my other fruit salad recipes:
- Spring fruit salad - made with pineapple, strawberries, and kiwi
- Fall fruit salad - made with red grapes, apples, and blackberries
- Winter fruit salad - made with mandarin oranges, pears, and apples
Summer fruit salad is best served within a few hours of preparing for best flavor and texture. Leftovers will keep for 2 to 3 days in the refrigerator and will continue to soften and release juices as it sits.
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Summer Fruit Salad
Ingredients
Dressing
- 2 limes
- 2 tablespoons honey
Fruit
- 16 ounces seedless watermelon, cubed
- 2 medium peaches, cubed
- 12 ounces blueberries
- 5-6 basil leaves, julienned
Instructions
- In a large bowl, zest one lime. Slice both limes in half and juice them both into bowl. Add honey and whisk to combine.
- Add cubed watermelon, peaches, blueberries, and basil leaves and toss until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Equipment Recommendations
Notes
- Serve fresh: Fruit salad is best served within a few hours of mixing. Fruit will begin to break down and release juices the longer it sits.
- Make ahead: Prepare fruits and dressing and store them separately. Toss ingredients together just before serving.
- Fruit options: White grapes, red grapes, strawberries, and blackberries.
- Storage: Leftovers will keep for 2 to 3 days and will continue to soften and break down over time.
I had so much fun creating this recipe! I hope you give it a try and love it as much as I do. If you have a question, check out the post above, which is packed with information about the recipe. Tried the recipe? I'd love to hear your thoughts — leave a comment and a star rating to share your feedback!