Enjoy-It-All Summer Fruit & Herb Salad

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-05 · Updated 2026-04-05

A vibrant, refreshing salad celebrating 'enjoy' with seasonal fruit, mint, and a citrus dressing that highlights nature's sweetness. This Mediterranean-inspired salad recipe (vegan), ready in about 15 minutes, pairs mixed seasonal fruit, fresh mint leaves, lemon juice into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 3 cups diced (strawberries, peaches, and pineapple) mixed seasonal fruit
• 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh mint leaves
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 2 cups arugula
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 3 cups diced mixed fruit (strawberries, peaches, pineapple), 1/4 cup chopped mint, and 2 tbsp lemon juice. Toss gently to coat and let sit for 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
2. Step 2: Whisk together 1 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, and 2 tbsp lemon juice in a small bowl until emulsified.
3. Step 3: Add 2 cups arugula to the fruit mixture and toss with 2 tbsp of the lemon-honey dressing until evenly coated.
4. Step 4: Divide the salad between plates, top with 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese, and drizzle with any remaining dressing until the greens are glistening.