Maple-Ginger Fruit Salad

Not your typical fruit salad! Made with maple syrup and ginger plus fresh herbs — basil and mint. Lemon and lime add brightness and you can choose your medley of fruit. Perfect summer side dish. No cooking required.

Summer is the season of abundant fresh fruits, and what better way to celebrate than with a refreshing and delicious fruit salad?

This fruit salad recipe offers a unique dressing made with maple syrup, ginger, lemon and lime juice, and fresh herbs!

★ Why You'll Love this Recipe ★

Packed with a variety of juicy and sweet fruits, this salad is not only visually stunning but also bursting with flavor and nutrients.

It's simple to make, customizable to your tastes, and can be whipped up in a matter of minutes. So grab your favorite fruits, a large bowl, and let's get started on creating this delicious summer fruit salad!

This recipe for summer fruit salad is the perfect addition to any summertime gathering or as a healthy and colorful snack to enjoy on a hot day.

It's also:

Fresh: Each bite is a pop of refreshing summer flavor that helps cool you down on a hot day.

Versatile: This fruit salad recipe works alongside a larger breakfast or brunch, as a lightened-up dessert, or even as a quick, uplifting snack mid-afternoon. You can also vary the flavors as needed.

Easy: Most of the prep work for the fruit salad comes from chopping the fruit itself. Outside of that the recipe comes together quickly when you need it.

★ Ingredients You'll Need ★

The ingredients listed can be interchanged easily with others so that you can make the fruit salad custom to your preferences.

For the salad:

Berries: The more berries you can get your hands on the better as it gives the salad a more diverse color and flavor.

Peaches: When juicy peaches are in season, they’re the perfect addition to the salad. That said, nectarines are a great alternative.

• Bing cherries can be substituted for the grapes.
• Nectarines can be used in place of peaches.
• Blackberries can be used instead of raspberries.

For the dressing:

Lemon and lime juice: Freshly squeezed is best here as you’ll get a pop of flavor. Plus, you can sprinkle on some zest too for a stunning garnish.

Maple syrup: You only need a hint of sweetness to balance the citrus taste as the fruit does most of the work. Agave syrup will work here as well as honey.

Ginger: Minced ginger gives of pop of spicy flavor that pairs well with the sweetness of fruit. Ground ginger or ginger paste can be whisked into the dressing and works well also and is a bit more smooth in texture.

Herbs: Basil and mint are optional but add a nice aroma and unique flavor to compliment the fruit and makes this taste more like a salad thank just plain fruit.

★ How to Make this Recipe ★

This fruit salad is very simple to prep in just 3 steps then you're ready to chill or serve.

1. Prep fruit and layer in bowl.
2. Whisk together dressing.
3. Drizzle dressing over fruit.
4. Serve.

Simple! No cooking required making this an ideal summer treat.

★ Tips & FAQs ★

Flavor Variations

There are a few easy swaps you can make to adjust the flavor of the summer fruit salad.

Fresh herbs: Herbs like mint and basil are delicious chopped and mixed into the fruit salad or used as a garnish on top to add some color and scent.

Fruit: Any fruit can work for the salad. Pears, apples, grapes, and oranges all make delicious substitutions. Just make sure you purchase seedless grapes if you go that route. Also, know that something like apples and pears will brown a bit once cut so you may not want to prep the salad in advance if using those fruits.

How do I store this salad?

If you know you won’t be eating the fruit salad for a day or so, store the chopped fruit and the salad dressing separately in the fridge. When you’re ready to serve, drizzle the dressing on top.

How long does this fruit salad last?

If stored in the fridge in an airtight container, the fruit salad will stay fresh for about 36 hours. After which the fruits become a bit too tender from the dressing.

Can I use frozen fruit for the salad?

Frozen fruit will thaw and add additional water to the fruit salad. Likewise, the fruit itself will lose its texture. So, for this salad, fresh fruit works best.

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