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This colorful Stone Fruit Salad combines peaches, plums, nectarines, apricots, and cherries for a sweet and tangy dish that celebrates summer’s best produce. Lightly dressed with lime juice and a touch of maple syrup or honey, it’s the perfect no-fuss dish to elevate snack time or breakfast. Serving suggestions below!

When summer stone fruits are at their peak, there’s no better way to enjoy them than in a juicy, vibrant stone fruit salad. This easy, no-cook recipe highlights the natural sweetness and tartness of seasonal fruits, making it a refreshing addition to any summer meal.

Whether you’re serving it at a barbecue, packing it for the beach, or enjoying it as a midday snack, this fruit salad is a celebration of summer in every bite. Plus, it’s naturally sweetened, packed with fiber and antioxidants, and comes together in minutes.

This Stone Fruit Salad is…

A refreshing way to eat more fruit
Bursting with flavor!
Great to prep for the week to eat more fruit

Ingredients Used to Make This Recipe

You only need 7 ingredients to make this recipe, but of course, you can customize based on what you have or what fruits look good in the store. Add or subtract any fruits you’d like!

Peaches add a soft, juicy texture and subtle sweetness to the fruit salad. Their floral flavor pairs well with both tart and sweet fruits.
Nectarines are similar to peaches, but slightly firmer and with a smoother skin. Nectarines provide a crisp bite and sweet, aromatic flavor.
Red Plums bring a tart, tangy contrast that balances the overall sweetness of the salad while adding beautiful deep color.
Apricots offer a mildly sweet and slightly tart flavor with a firmer texture, adding variety and chewiness to each bite. The texture of apricots differs the most from the other stone fruits, so don’t skip this one for a great balance of textures in every bite.
Cherries add a rich, sweet flavor and pop of color, as well as a pleasant texture contrast to the other fruits. Grab this cherry pitter to make this fruit salad prep a breeze!
Lime Juice adds a bright, citrusy zing that enhances the fruit’s natural flavors and prevents them from browning too quickly.
Maple Syrup or Honey brings everything together with a light, natural sweetness and a glossy finish.

Do you really need to ADD added sugar to FRUIT?!

This is how I used to think and it’s really deep in a dieting mindset. Instead, what if you focus on how much sweetness could be enhanced by adding a little added sugar.

If adding a drizzle of maple syrup or honey to a fresh fruit salad helps you eat more fruit, it’s a win!

Kitchen Tools Needed to Make Stone Fruit Salad

Sharp chef’s knife
Cutting board
Large mixing bowl – love this set with lids for easy storage!
Cherry pitter
Measuring spoon
Mixing spoon or spatula

How to Make Stone Fruit Salad

This recipe is so easy to make it doesn’t really warrant an entire recipe. HOWEVER, I wanted to share it to encourage you to eat more seasonal fruit! Berries get all the love and I thought stone fruits should share in that love too!

First, prep your fruit by washing thoroughly and cutting into desired ½-inch pieces. Also, pit and halve the cherries. Most of the work for this recipe is in the prep work!

Toss together, then squeeze fresh lime juice* over the fruit and drizzle maple syrup or honey over the top. Toss together so the flavors are well-incorporated. *Start with half a lime and adjust to taste.

I like to let the fruit salad sit for at least 15 minutes at room temperature to marinate and allow the flavors to blend. Serve and enjoy chilled or at room temperature.

How to Serve this Stone Fruit Salad

While you could totally eat it by the spoonful (I certainly did!), this fruit salad is also great in other ways. Here are some ideas:

Scoop it on top of a delicious yogurt bowl
Add to oatmeal – basic overnight oats or warm oatmeal too
Mix into chia pudding for even more flavor!
Enjoy with ice cream

FAQs About This Recipe

Can I use other fruits in this salad?

Yes! Feel free to swap in other summer fruits like mangoes, blueberries, or strawberries if you don’t have one of the listed stone fruits.

Can I make this stone fruit salad ahead of time?

Yes! I even think the flavors get better as it sits together for a day! But eat within 3 days for optimal freshness and flavor.