This Red Fruit Salad is loaded with refreshing watermelon, juicy strawberries, cherries and raspberries tossed will fresh basil and mint, sweet jam and lime juice. Serves 8 to 10 (depending).
Summer = fruit salad.
Last year I was craving this summer fruit salad. And this year, it’s this stunning ruby red fruit salad. In it, you will find juicy watermelon, sweet strawberries, cherries and raspberries. All of this fruit is tossed in a mixture of jam, lime juice and fresh herbs.
I really love the fresh mint and basil with the fruit and I especially love how easy it is to throw together (just be sure you have a cherry pitter!).
And who doesn’t love red fruit?
To Make This Red Fruit Salad You Will Need:
- strawberry jam/preserves
- lime juice
- basil (fresh)
- mint (fresh)
- watermelon
- strawberries
- cherries
- raspberries
Prep all of the fruit by first, washing and patting dry. Dice up 1-1/2 pounds watermelon, hull and quarter 1 pound strawberries, pit and halve 1 pound of cherries (I linked my pitter in the in printable recipe), and gently rinse 8 ounces of raspberries.
In a large mixing bowl, add 2 tablespoons strawberry jam or preserves, the juice of 1 medium lime, and 1 tablespoon each sliced basil and mint.
Stir well to break up the jam and mix well.
To that, add the prepped watermelon, strawberries and cherries.
Use a rubber spatula that has a curve to it, to gently toss to coat.
Lastly add in the strawberries and *verrrrry gently* toss to incorporate.
Chill until read to serve. Then simply transfer to a platter and serve.
Garnish with whole berries and/or a sprig of mint or basil.
HOW TO STORE FRUIT SALAD:
Store in an air-tight container and store in the refrigerator.
HOW LONG WILL FRUIT SALAD LAST?
If stored properly this fruit salad should last up to 5 days
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Red Fruit Salad
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons strawberry jam or preserves
- 1 small/medium lime, juiced
- 1 tablespoon fresh mint, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil, thinly sliced
- 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
Equipment
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, add strawberry jam or preserves, lime juice, and the sliced basil and mint. Whisk well to combine.
- To this, add the prepped watermelon, strawberries and cherries. Toss to combine.
- Lastly add in the raspberries and gently toss to combine.
- Chill until ready to serve.
Notes
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