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    Summer Stone Fruit Salad

    August 3, 2021 by Emily 1 Comment

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    This Summer Stone Fruit Salad is the ultimate summer dish! Completely refreshing and full of flavor, all you need are 15 minutes to put it together.

    Summer Stone Fruit Salad
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    • A quick and easy summer fruit salad
    • What is stone fruit?
    • When is stone fruit in season?
    • Summer salad ingredients
    • How to make a summer stone fruit salad
    • Customization tips
    • More summery stone fruit recipes to try
    • Summer Stone Fruit Salad

    A quick and easy summer fruit salad

    The hot weather and sunny days of summer call for fresh fruit. Whether you layer it on a cake, dry them out for decoration, or use the extras to make homemade jam, you can never go wrong with an abundance of fruit. Stone fruit, in particular, is perfect for summer!

    I always turn to this Summer Stone Fruit Salad the minute stone fruits (like plums, peaches, pluots, and apricots) come into season. Not only does this salad take minutes to assemble, but it’s completely refreshing and elegant! Make it a part of the spread at your backyard party, barbecue, or Fourth of July celebration.

    Quartered plums and pluots are dressed in a simple olive oil and balsamic dressing before being topped with fresh thyme. While I chose to keep things simple and elegant, you can go all out with as many summery and refreshing additions as you like. Keep scrolling to learn how to make the summer fruit salad of your dreams!

    Thyme on a plate for Summer Stone Fruit Salad.
    Chopped plums on a cutting board.

    What is stone fruit?

    Stone fruit (AKA drupes) is a variety of fruit that contains one large stone or pit in the middle. The skin of the fruit is typically fuzzy (like a peach) or smooth. Some of the most common stone fruits are peaches, nectarines, cherries, plums, and apricots.

    When is stone fruit in season?

    This will depend on where you live, but here in the USA, stone fruit is at its best from late spring to early fall. The best way to tell if your stone fruit is ripe is by smell. If the fruit is very aromatic and sweet-smelling, it’s ready to eat!

    How to Store Stone Fruit

    After purchasing and washing your stone fruit, leave them out at room temperature for a day or two so they have a chance to ripen. You'll be able to tell that they're ready when they become slightly tender to the touch. Once ripe, you can place them in the fridge to prolong their shelf life!

    Finished and glazed Summer Stone Fruit Salad on a serving dish.

    Summer salad ingredients

    Don't be afraid to get creative here. Use the stone fruit of your choice and add even more flavor enhancers. Use these ingredients as a simple guide:

    • Stone fruit - I used plums and pluots to make this salad but you can substitute them for anything you like, such as cherries, peaches, apricots, and more. Different shapes, colors, and sizes will give the salad a show-stopping contrast! Take a trip to your local farmer's market to see what’s in season or what looks delicious.
    • Olive oil - Instead of making a homemade vinaigrette or salad dressing, a drizzle of olive oil on top will give this salad a satisfying, yet subtle fatty flavor.
    • Balsamic glaze - A thick balsamic glaze is wonderfully acidic and a slightly sweet addition to the dish.
    • Thyme - Top the salad with fresh thyme (or basil, mint, or oregano) to add flavor, freshness, and aroma.
    • Salt and pepper - A little of each will round out all of the flavors.

    How to make a summer stone fruit salad

    Need a refreshing salad in a pinch? This quick and easy fruit salad is ready to enjoy after two simple steps:

    Step 1: Prepare the fruit. Chop the stone fruit into quarters and arrange them on a serving plate.

    Step 2: Assemble. Drizzle some olive oil and balsamic glaze on top, then add the thyme, salt, and pepper. Serve and enjoy!

    Summer Stone Fruit Salad being eaten.
    Plum and peach salad on a plate.

    Customization tips

    Get creative with the flavors, toppings, add-ins, and more! There’s a lot of wiggle room in stone fruit salad recipes. You just have to know where to start:

    • Grilled stone fruit salad - You can grill halved peaches, plums, pluots, and nectarines to char the flesh, deepen the flavor, and add a caramelized crust.
    • Add leafy greens: Assemble the salad with arugula, kale, spinach, or romaine lettuce to make each serving more substantial.
    • Make it extra filling: Toss a little bit of quinoa, farro, or barley in the salad for protein.
    • Add cheese: Creamy bites of fresh mozzarella, goat cheese, feta cheese, or burrata will really enhance each bite.
    • Add more toppings: Like crushed nuts, different herbs, seeds, hemp hearts, or microgreens.
    • Salad dressing: Keep it simple with olive oil and balsamic, or add bright flavors with a homemade salad dressing or vinaigrette. A dressing that’s sweet, tangy, and herby would be perfect for fruit salad.
    Summer Stone Fruit Salad in a plate.

    More summery stone fruit recipes to try

    • Honeyed Almond & Plum Cake
    • Cherry Ricotta Pound Cake
    • Seeded Apricot & Coconut Granola
    • Strawberry, Cherry, & Rhubarb Lemonade

    As always, I love seeing your creations and hearing from you! If you try the recipe for this Summer Stone Fruit Salad, please leave a review or share your creation with me on social media! You can find me on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube and Pinterest - for more delicious recipes sent straight to your inbox, sign up for my newsletter! 

    Summer Stone Fruit Salad

    Summer Stone Fruit Salad

    Refreshing and oh so colorful, this stone fruit salad with olive oil, balsamic and thyme celebrates the best of summer produce! Plus, this easy recipe comes together in just 15 minutes - I hope you enjoy!
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    Course: Salad
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Salad, Stone Fruit
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 1
    Calories: 256kcal
    Author: Emily Laurae

    Equipment

    • Paring Knife
    • Cutting Board
    • Serving Plate

    Ingredients
     

    • 1 ½ cups Stone Fruit
    • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
    • 2 teaspoon Balsamic Glaze
    • 2 sprigs Thyme
    • Salt & Pepper

    Instructions

    • Chop the stone fruit of your choosing into quarters and arrange on your plate
      1 ½ cups Stone Fruit
    • Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic glaze before topping with thyme, salt and pepper
      1 tablespoon Olive Oil, 2 teaspoon Balsamic Glaze, 2 sprigs Thyme, Salt & Pepper
    • Enjoy!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 256kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 401mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 949IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Emily is the recipe developer, writer, and food photographer behind Emily Laurae. After finishing Pastry School and working as a chef in the restaurant industry, she created this blog to share those skills with home bakers and creators all over the world!

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