Description
Red Fruit Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that perfectly captures the essence of summer. This delightful medley features juicy watermelon, sweet strawberries, and tart cherries, all enhanced by aromatic herbs like mint and basil. Whether served as a bright side at barbecues, a topping for yogurt, or enjoyed as a healthy breakfast, this salad is not only visually appealing but also packed with vitamins and antioxidants. In just 20 minutes, you can create a colorful salad that will impress your guests and satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ pounds watermelon (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 pound strawberries (hulled and quartered)
- 1 pound sweet cherries (pitted and halved)
- 8 ounces raspberries
- 2 tablespoons strawberry jam
- Juice of 1 small/medium lime
- 1 tablespoon fresh mint (thinly sliced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil (thinly sliced)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the strawberry jam, lime juice, sliced basil, and mint until smooth.
- Add the watermelon, strawberries, and cherries to the dressing mixture; gently toss to coat.
- Carefully fold in the raspberries to keep them intact.
- Cover the salad and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg