Summer = fruit salad.

Last year I was craving this summer fruit salad. And this year, it’s this stunning ruby red fruit salad. In it, you will find juicy watermelon, sweet strawberries, cherries and raspberries. All of this fruit is tossed in a mixture of jam, lime juice and fresh herbs.

I truly love the fresh mint and basil with the fruit and I especially love how straightforward it is to throw together (only be sure you have a cherry pitter!).

And who doesn’t love red fruit?

To cook this Red Fruit Salad Set out:

strawberry jam/preserves
lime juice
basil (fresh)
mint (fresh)
watermelon
strawberries
cherries
raspberries

Prep all of the fruit by first, washing and patting dry. Dice up 1-1/2 pounds watermelon, hull and quarter 1 pound strawberries, pit and halve 1 pound of cherries (I linked my pitter in the in printable recipe), and gently rinse 8 ounces of raspberries.

In a large mixing bowl, add 2 tablespoons strawberry jam or preserves, the juice of 1 medium lime, and 1 tablespoon each sliced basil and mint.

Stir well to break up the jam and mix well.

To that, add the prepped watermelon, strawberries and cherries.

Use a rubber spatula that has a curve to it, to gently toss to coat.

Lastly add in the strawberries and *verrrrry gently* toss to incorporate.

Chill until read to serve. Then simply transfer to a platter and serve.

Garnish with whole berries and/or a sprig of mint or basil.

Store in an air-tight container and store in the refrigerator.

If stored properly this fruit salad should last up to 5 days