Stone Fruit Salad

Stone Fruit Salad
September 23, 2024

As the warm embrace of summer settles in, our kitchens become havens for vibrant, fresh produce.  Stone fruits—peaches, nectarines, plums, cherries, and apricots—are at their peak, offering a symphony of flavors that embody the essence of the season. Try this stone fruit salad recipe!

Ingredients

2 plums, pitted and sliced

2 nectarines, pitted and sliced

2 apples, cored and diced

2 peaches, pitted and sliced

1 cup cherries, pitted and halved

1 tablespoon lemon zest

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1 teaspoon fresh ginger, finely grated

 

Directions:

Combine the Fruit: In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced plums, nectarines, apples, peaches, and halved cherries. Add Lemon and Ginger: Squeeze the lemon juice and lemon zest into the bowl, then add the fresh ginger on top.

Mix Well: Gently toss the fruit to combine all the ingredients

 

Optional

1 tablespoon honey (for added sweetness)

Fresh mint leaves (for garnish)

Raspberries or Blueberries (for flavor)

Almonds or Walnuts (for a crunch)

Side of Greek Yogurt (for extra protein)

Adjust the amount of ginger for spiciness preference