Fruits Of The Season Recipe
Freshly picked from our local farmers
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Ingredients
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Mixed Fruit Bowl
Light Citrus-Honey Dressing
Method
Mixed Fruit Bowl
- 1
Wash and dry fruit
Rinse all fruit under cold running water. Place berries and grapes in a colander to drain and gently pat dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels. Dry fruit helps the dressing stick and prevents dilution.
- 2
Hull and slice strawberries
Remove green tops from strawberries and slice large berries in halves or quarters so pieces are roughly bite-sized (about 1/2 inch pieces).
- 3
Prep grapes and blueberries
Trim any stems from grapes and leave whole or halve large grapes. Keep blueberries whole.
- 4
Slice stone fruit
Halve the peach or nectarine, remove the pit, and slice into 1/4-inch wedges or bite-sized chunks.
- 5
Prevent apple/pear browning
Core the apple and pear and cut into 1/2-inch cubes. To slow browning, toss the apple and pear pieces immediately with 1/2 tablespoon of the lemon juice from the dressing (reserve remaining lemon juice for the dressing).
- 6
Assemble fruit
Combine strawberries, grapes, blueberries, peach/nectarine slices, and apple and pear pieces in a large mixing bowl. Gently toss to mix without crushing delicate berries.
- 7
Add mint (optional)
Chiffonade or finely slice the mint leaves and sprinkle over the fruit if using. Toss lightly to distribute.
Light Citrus-Honey Dressing
- 8
Make dressing
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the remaining 1.5 tablespoons lemon juice (since 0.5 tbs was used to toss apple/pear), 2 tablespoons orange juice, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest, a pinch of sea salt, and a pinch of freshly ground black pepper until honey is dissolved and the dressing is emulsified.
- 9
Taste and adjust
Taste the dressing and adjust sweetness or acidity as needed — add up to 1/2 teaspoon more honey for sweetness or a few drops more lemon/orange juice for brightness. The dressing should be light and complementary, not overpowering.
- 10
Dress the fruit
Pour the dressing over the assembled fruit and gently toss with a large spoon or salad servers to coat evenly. Use a light hand to avoid crushing berries.
- 11
Chill or serve
Refrigerate the dressed fruit for 15–30 minutes if you prefer it chilled and to let flavors meld. Alternatively, serve immediately at cool room temperature. Garnish with a few whole mint leaves if desired.
