Fruits of Summer

Summer is coming to an end and while I certainly welcome fall, I will miss the fruits of summer.  Nothing beats biting into a perfectly ripe peach, or eating juicy berries by the handful.

The below recipe has been my go to fruit salad recipe for the season.  I like it because it there is minimal work involved & the added ingredients allow for great dimension.  

 I typically prepare this salad on a Sunday evening & bring to work throughout the week as a snack option, but this also makes for a great party salad.  If you are making it for a larger group, I recommend doubling the recipe.  

Fruit Salad

4 Servings

2 red plums, pitted and sliced

1 cup raspberries

1 cup blueberries

1 tablespoon of sugar or honey

1 Tablespoon fresh orange juice

½ teaspoon cinnamon

2 tablespoons unsalted shelled pistachios, chopped

3 mint leaves, coarsely torn (about 1 tablespoon)

Toss plums, raspberries, and blueberries with sugar, orange juice, and cinnamon; let stand 15 minutes.  

Serve sprinkled with pistachios and mint.

{Also, feel free to sub in the fruit of your choice.  It is ideal to have at least one tart fruit & one sweet to balance the flavors, but you can tailor to your needs.  Toasted walnuts are also a great substitute for the pistachios.}