Summer Fruit Salad

Refreshing, fruity and light, this simple summer fruit salad is a tried and true! It combines fresh fruit with the aromatic, cool flavor of mint and a just hint of tartness from the lime juice. And, it turns out it is pretty healthy too!

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A large bowl of vibrant summer fruit salad with strawberries, blueberries, grapes, peaches, and kiwi—garnished with mint leaves—sits on a wooden board, surrounded by smaller bowls of summer fruit salad and scattered fresh fruit.

Why I love this summer fruit salad

This recipe is actually a tried-and-true recipe. It was my absolute favorite when I was pregnant and couldn’t get enough fruit. Seriously, isn’t every pregnant chick in the world is crazy for fruit? Yes. They are.

I had lost the recipe for a while but luckily, a few weeks ago, I was cleaning out my “office” and I found a notebook with random notes and recipes in it – and this was one of them. Of course, I was so, so excited so I thought I’d share it with you!

More fruit salad recipes: winter fruit salad / pear arugula salad / avocado citrus salad / tropical salad with mango dressing

Fruit salad made with peaches, kiwi, grapes, strawberries, blueberries and chopped mint leaves in two small bowls on a wooden cutting board.

Close up shot of fruit salad made with peaches, kiwi, grapes, strawberries, blueberries and chopped mint leaves in a white bowl.

Melissa’s tips + tricks:

Let it the rest! Don’t skip the 30-minute rest in the fridge. That’s when the lime juice and sugar draw out the fruit juices and create the dressing.
Use fresh herbs. Dried mint will not work in this recipe. It really doesn’t have much flavor. You need fresh for the right flavor and texture.

Two small white bowls of fruit salad made with peaches, kiwi, grapes, strawberries, blueberries and chopped mint leaves, on a serving board with strawberries in the background.

Frequently asked questions

Can I make this fruit salad ahead of time?

Yes, but I don’t recommend making it more than the day before you plan to serve it. A little bit of time helps enhance the flavors, but if you let it sit too long, your fruit will end up mushy.

Can I use a different sweetener?

Honey or agave would work well here as a substitute for the sugar. Start with about 2 teaspoons and adjust to taste. You can also use sugar-free substitutes, such as stevia or allulose, if needed.

More summer fruit recipes: peach and prosciutto bruschetta / grilled pineapple / pineapple pork chops / strawberry poppyseed salad

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5 from 3 votes

Summer Fruit Salad

By: Melissa Belanger

Prep Time: 30

Total Time: 30

Servings:

Ingredients

▢ 3 peaches, pitted and chopped
▢ 1 1/2 cups halved grapes
▢ 1 cup blueberries
▢ 1/2 pint strawberries, quartered
▢ 3 kiwis, peeled and chopped
▢ 2 1/2 tablespoons fresh chopped mint
▢ 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
▢ 1 tablespoon sugar

Instructions

Mix the salad. Add all ingredients to a large bowl and stir gently to coat the fruit in the lime juice and sugar.
Chill before serving. Cover and refrigerate the fruit for at least 30 minutes to let it macerate and develop more flavor. Store until ready to serve. Serve chilled.