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Sooo today we are putting ALL the summer fruits together on one pretty plate!!!
So Iโm kind of โjuiced upโ(pun intended) to share this fruit plate with you. I mean,ย this isnโt really a recipe, so much as it is me telling you how I like to put together my favorite summer fruits! Crazy simple, and crazy basic, but so much fun!
First things first though, letโs just talk a little about summer in general. Like how is your summer going? I cannot even believe we are more than half way through JULY!! Why is it that summer always flies by way too fast?!
I am determined to take a little break sometime soon and just sit in the sun and CHILL. Anyone else with me or what?
For real though, what have you guys been doing, and man even more importantly, what have you guys been eating?? In the food department, I have been living summer up. Iโm talking all the veggies, all the fruits and everything grilled. I am LOVING it. I actually have zero thoughts of fall (my favorite season) rolling through my head. In fact, I am currently wishing summer could last a whole year. Iโm just kind of loving these long days, full of sunshine and warmer temps. Totally my thingโฆcheck back in a month or so and I might be getting excited for fall, but right now, I am all about SUMMER.
Plus, Iโve got little miss Asher hanging out with me a lot more since sheโs on summer vacation. Weโve been doing crafts, making doughnuts, a little cleaning, and then, umm, more doughnuts?
Whatโฆthe girl likes her chocolate. A LOT. Can you blame her, nope!
OKok, letโs chat about this summer fruit plate!
Isnโt it the prettiest?!? When I shot it last week I was basically jumping up and down with excitement. Yes, summer berries and stone fruits totally EXCITE me.
So, hereโs the deal. This really is not a recipe, itโs more of a guideโฆme telling you exactly what I love to put on my summer fruit plates. You ready? Here it goes!
I start with the fruits, I mean, obviously. Really, you cannot go wrong here. I personally love a nice variety. I like to go with mixed berries, melons, stone fruits, tropical fruits, like mangos and/or pineapple, and of course fresh figs! There are ZERO rules when it comes to a fruitย plate, so have fun with it and use YOUR very favorite fruits. For the board pictured, I went withโฆ
โฆstrawberries
โฆblueberries
โฆblackberries
โฆnectarines + peaches
โฆsweet cherries
โฆcantaloupe
โฆwatermelon
โฆmango
โฆfigs
Ahh, yeah, I like a lot of fruit, oh man, it is SO good!
Ok, now for the kind of fun parts. For me personally, no fruit plate is complete without at least a little cheese. Yes, seriously, cheese is needed! I like to take buffalo mozzarella balls and roll them in basil pesto, itโs DELISH for snacking bite by bite or for eating along with your fruit. I find that mozzarella and basil go with basically every fruit.
To finish, I like to add some kind of nut. For this plate I went with honey roasted almonds because I love honey and fruit together.
OH, that reminds me! I also love adding honeycomb. One, it adds such a pretty touch, and two, itโs awesome with stone fruits and figs. YUM!
DONE. So thatโs my fruit plate. Simple right? This plate isย perfect for any summer gathering or just a light lunch with friends. Itโs actually what I served yesterday to the film crewโฆwith maybe a little more cheese and a few extra carbs to fill us up! ๐
SOOOO, if you guys have any fun fruit plate combos, I would love to hear about them! LET ME KNOW!
Summer Fruit Plate.
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh berries (blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, raspberries)
- 2 nectarines and or peaches, sliced
- 1 mango, diced
- 1 cup fresh cherries
- 8 fresh figs
- 1/2 cantaloupe, sliced or cubed
- 1/2 small watermelon, sliced or cubes
- honyecomb or honey
- honey roasted almonds
- fresh basil
Pesto Rolled Mozzarella
- 2 cups fresh basil
- 1/3 cup toasted pine nuts
- 1/3 cup fresh parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 8 ounces buffalo mozzarella balls or bocconcini
Instructions
- Arrange everything on a large serving plate. Serve with the pesto rolled mozzarella. Keep the plate cool until ready to serve.
Pesto Rolled Mozzarella
- Finely chop the basil and add it to a medium size bowl. Chop the pine nuts, add them to the bowl with the basil and arugula. Add the parmesan and a pinch of salt + pepper. Pour in the olive oil. Using a fork mix well and then sort of mash all the ingredients together with the fork. If desired add more olive oil until your desired consistency is reached.
- Add the mozzarella to a bowl and toss with a few tablespoons of the pesto. Serve along side the fruit plate. You will have extra pesto.
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In the meantime, Iโll just be over here, eating my weight in summer fruit! ๐
This summer fruit plate looks so refreshing! I love the idea of mixing sweet and tart flavors for a perfect balance. Fresh fruit is always a great addition to a meal, especially when paired with grilled dishes. Recently, I tried https://argentineasado.com/how-to-prepare-mollejas/, and the combination of smoky, crispy mollejas with a light fruit salad was incredible. That contrast of textures and flavors made the meal unforgettable. Iโll definitely be trying this fruit plate next time I fire up the grill!
Thanks so much, Robbert!
Can I put this together the night before? Taking it to a july 4th breakfast.
Hi Dianne,
Of course:) Please let me know if you have any other questions! Have a great week! xT
summer fruits booking diverse yes!
Thanks!
DIET BUSTER: Dried fruit packs up to 8 times more calories and sugar than fresh fruit. See what other “health” foods could be wrecking your diet.
Fortunately there are no dried fruits in this recipe.
This is what i call a fruit platter! I always have the melon and prosciutto combo, those two simply belong together. And of course basil for days! Perfection!
Agreed, they do! Thanks so much Florentina!
Result: a masterpiece! I never know how you could make the fruit look so vibrant and colorful!
Just fresh fruit and natural lighting is all, but thank you so much Cassie!!
I have a question about Staub cookware. Everything is sticking–eggs, etc. And I am using plenty of oil before putting food in pan. Last night I sautรฉed zucchini and added some cornmeal. When I do this in the non-stick pans, I get a crispy finish but all the cornmeal stuck to the bottom of the Staub and the zucchini was naked and kind of mushy. Any suggestions? The pans are about six months old and I have been as careful with them as could be.
Thank you!
Love your recipes!!
Hey Linda!
It sounds like you need to season your skillets. Here is a great how to, don’t worry it is really easy! Let me know if you have questions, thanks so much!
How To: http://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-season-a-cast-iron-skillet-cleaning-lessons-from-the-kitchn-107614
Who needs dinner when you have this gorgeous fruit plate?! This is what I want to live on all summer long :).
You and I both! I cannot get enough of this summer fruit!!