Description
This refreshing Red Fruit Salad features a medley of juicy watermelon, sweet strawberries, vibrant cherries, and raspberries all tossed in a lively strawberry-lime dressing with fresh mint and basil. It’s a vibrant, healthy summer side perfect for picnics, potlucks, and barbecues.
Ingredients
For the Dressing
- 2 tablespoons strawberry jam or preserves
- Juice of 1 small/medium lime
- 1 tablespoon fresh mint, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil, thinly sliced
For the Fruit Salad
- 1½ pounds watermelon, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 pound strawberries, hulled and quartered (halved if small)
- 1 pound sweet cherries, pitted and halved
- 8 ounces raspberries
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the strawberry jam or preserves, lime juice, fresh mint, and basil until thoroughly combined and the jam is evenly incorporated.
- Add the Main Fruits: To the dressing, add the prepped watermelon, strawberries, and cherries. Gently toss with a large spoon or spatula to coat the fruits evenly with the dressing and herbs.
- Finish with Raspberries: Add the raspberries to the bowl and gently fold them in, being careful not to crush these more delicate berries. Toss just until distributed throughout the salad.
- Chill and Serve: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad until well-chilled, or until you’re ready to serve. This allows the flavors to meld. Serve cold for maximum refreshment.
Notes
- For best flavor, use peak-season fruit that’s ripe and fragrant.
- The salad can be made a few hours ahead—add raspberries last to prevent them from breaking down.
- If you want more tang, add extra fresh lime juice to taste.
- Swap in other red fruits like pomegranate seeds, if desired.
- This salad is naturally vegan and gluten free.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Side-dishes
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 109
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 4mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0.05g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
