Food Ingredients Fruits 11 Best Salads to Make with Summer Fruit From bright avocado-mango to juicy fig, these 11 amazing salads take advantage of summer's freshest fruit. By Food & Wine Editors Food & Wine Editors This is collaborative content from Food & Wine's team of experts, including staff, recipe developers, chefs, and contributors. Many of our galleries curate recipes or guides from a variety of sources which we credit throughout the content and at each link. Food & Wine's Editorial Guidelines Updated on September 13, 2022 Trending Videos Close this video player Cool, crisp summertime salads provide a welcome reprieve from the day's heat. The bright, savory salads showcased here feature peak-of-season summer fruits basking in all their raw, juicy deliciousness. Melons, berries, mangos, figs, and stone fruits like peaches, nectarines, plums, and cherries combine with other fresh, seasonal produce to create vibrant medleys of texture and flavor. Here are 11 ways to incorporate fruit into your summer salad. Chill Out with These 13 No-Cook Recipes for Summer Peach, Tomato, and Fried Farro Salad with Burrata © Jen Causey This elegant summer salad highlights the season's juiciest peaches and tomatoes, luxuriously creamy burrata, and a sprinkle of fantastically crunchy fried farro. Get the Recipe: Peach, Tomato, and Fried Farro Salad with Burrata Baby Lettuces with Feta, Strawberries, and Almonds © Peden + Munk The fresh strawberries in this delicious salad make it a great match for a bright, berry-scented rosé. Get the Recipe: Baby Lettuces with Feta, Strawberries, and Almonds Black Rice Salad with Cherries and Plums Photo by Greg DuPree / Food Styling by Margaret Monroe Dickey / Prop Styling by Christina Daley Ripe plums and cherries add pops of juicy sweetness to this hearty summer salad; black rice provides a dark, moody hue and an extra textural bite. Get the Recipe: Black Rice Salad with Cherries and Plums Mission Fig, Elderberry, and Mixed Greens Salad Photo by Greg Dupree / Food Styling by Margaret Monroe Dickey / Prop Styling by Lydia Pursell This salad of seasonal fruits, herbs, and flowers is balanced with bold leafy greens and a simple, bright lemon dressing. Get the Recipe: Mission Fig, Elderberry, and Mixed Greens Salad Kohlrabi, Fennel, and Blueberry Salad © Anna Williams Top Chef alum Stephanie Izard's blueberry-laden salad features kohlrabi, which tastes like a milder, sweeter, and crisper version of broccoli stem. Get the Recipe: Kohlrabi, Fennel, and Blueberry Salad Watermelon Salad with Feta and Mint Photo by Antonis Achilleos / Food Styling by Chelsea Zimmer / Prop Styling by Thom Driver Watermelon and mint add plenty of refreshing flavor to this easy summer salad from chef Jacques Pépin, while briny olives and feta offer the perfect counterpoint. Get the Recipe: Watermelon Salad with Feta and Mint Stone Fruit Salad with Collard-Peanut Pesto Photo by Jessica Pettway / Food Styling by Micah Morton / Prop Styling by Paola Andrea In this savory fruit salad, roasted peanuts, collard greens, and Parmesan yield a hearty pesto that's an ideal partner for honey-dressed wedges of plums and nectarines. Get the Recipe: Stone Fruit Salad with Collard-Peanut Pesto Avocado and Mango Salad © Emily Farris This Mexican-inspired mango and avocado salad comes together in just 20 minutes, making it perfect for a summery weeknight meal. Get the Recipe: Avocado and Mango Salad Summer Fruit Salad with Arugula and Almonds © Reed Davis Chef Suzanne Goin typically makes this savory and sweet salad with blackberries and whatever fruit looks best at the market. Figs make a lovely stand-in for nectarines in the dressing. Get the Recipe: Summer Fruit Salad with Arugula and Almonds Watermelon Salad with Grilled Shrimp © Richard Jung "I think shellfish benefits from a little sweetness," says chef Grant Achatz of this vibrant, fresh salad. Get the Recipe: Watermelon Salad with Grilled Shrimp Spinach, Basil, and Plum Salad © John Kernick Top Chef host Padma Lakshmi likes using tangy yuzu (a sour Asian citrus fruit) in the vinaigrette for this simple salad. Get the Recipe: Spinach, Basil, and Plum Salad Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit