Summer Fruit Salad
By Henny Shor, Jerusalem Post, June 20, 2026
https://www.jpost.com/food-recipes/article-899866
Summer fruits are here, and with so many sweet flavors, beautiful colors, and fresh textures, who needs to bake dessert?
God really is the Creator of the greatest foods. Of course, we have so many delicious vegetables, but when it comes to fruit, you have to admit, they are just so naturally colorful, sweet, and beautiful.
My almost-12-year-old loves creating beautiful fruit salads, and she always wows our Shabbat guests with her presentations. Since this article is all about salads, I had to include a fresh fruit salad for dessert.
This is all about using what is in season and letting the fruit shine. The sweet and tangy dressing brings everything together and makes it feel a little more special, while still keeping it light, refreshing, and healthy.
Yields 1 large salad bowl.
Ingredients:
- Watermelon, cubed
- Melon, cubed
- Peaches, sliced
- Plums, sliced
- Nectarines, sliced
- Apples, diced
- Grapes, halved
- Berries and/or cherries, pitted and halved
Dressing:
- 2 Tbsp. fresh orange juice
- 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- 2 Tbsp. honey or maple syrup
Directions:
Cut up the fruit and place it in a large bowl or on a serving platter.
In a small bowl, mix the orange juice, lemon juice, and honey or maple syrup.
Pour the dressing over the fruit and toss gently.
Serve right away, or keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
I HOPE these salad meals bring a little freshness, color, and ease to your table this summer. Whether you are making lunch, dinner, or something to take along for the day, a good salad can be so much more than just a side.
Use what you have, prep what you can, and let everyone build a plate they enjoy. And if you end with a bowl of summer fruit, take a moment to feel grateful for this land and the abundance it gives us.
That kind of dessert feels sweet in every way.
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