A foolproof berry watermelon fruit salad, packed with four kinds of berries, fresh cherries, and juicy watermelon. Always a crowd-pleaser, this healthy fruit salad couldn’t be easier to make and is full of sweet, summer flavor.
Summer Isn’t Over Yet…
I typed those words shortly before the grey morning sky dimmed and a powerful wind storm howled in, tossing pine branches against the house, scattering debris across the yard, and knocking out power for the rest of the day. The trees have begun to change color, the air outside noticeably chillier, and I’m feeling like calendar be damned, maybe Summer is over, at least for our corner of the Pacific Northwest.
Nonetheless, we’re still enjoying the tail-end of Summer produce – sweet corn and figs, melons and berries, late-season tomatoes and peppers from the garden, and so many peaches and plums and nectarines – so I’m sneaking in one last warm-weather staple before apples and pumpkin spice and cozy soups elbow their way in.
Summer is the season I do my best to avoid cooking, at least in a formal way, tossing out written recipes in favor of big, kitchen-sink salads with whatever vibrant, flavorful veggies we’ve harvested from the garden or hoarded from the farmer’s market. Simple grilled proteins with more veggies. Piles of fruit and berries – I think I’ve consumed my weight in berries over the past few months, eaten raw by the handful or roasted under quick crumble toppings.
This berry watermelon fruit salad is exactly the sort of non recipe I make over and over again, all Summer long. Peak season fruit doesn’t need a whole lot (or often anything) to be spectacular – in this case just a light squeeze of fresh lime juice and a quick toss together before being eaten with a big spoon, preferably al fresco…
Happy September! Are you excited Autumn is on its way? Or is it still sweltering where you are? We have some catching up to do!

Berry Watermelon Fruit Salad
Prep Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 10 mins
Yield: 4-6 Servings
Description
A foolproof berry watermelon fruit salad, packed with four kinds of berries, fresh cherries, and juicy watermelon. Always a crowd-pleaser, this healthy fruit salad couldn’t be easier to make and is full of sweet, summer flavor.
Ingredients
- 4 cups watermelon, cubed
- 1 pint strawberries, hulled and quartered
- 1 pint blueberries
- 1 pint raspberries
- 1 pint cherries, pitted and halved
- 1/2 pint blackberries
- squeeze of fresh lime juice
Instructions
Cut all of the fruit into bite-sized pieces. Add to a large mixing bowl, and gently toss together. Top with a squeeze of fresh lime juice, to taste. Serve chilled.
Notes
While not required, a cherry pitter makes quick work of prepping the cherries. I don’t use mine often, but when I need it, it’s invaluable!
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20 Comments
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September 17, 2018 at 3:51 amWhat a healthy way …. Thank you so much !
★★★★★
Erin
June 30, 2018 at 11:19 amAny idea how far in advance I could make this? Day ahead ok? I don’t really want it to macerate…
Laura
July 7, 2018 at 7:32 amHi Erin! I wouldn’t make it more than a day in advance. I often make it a couple hours ahead or the morning of. Just wait to squeeze the lime until right before serving.
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sonny norrell
June 12, 2017 at 2:30 pmWE WILL TRY THIS SALAD. IT READS THAT IT WOULD BE GREAT…..THANK YOU…SONNYE
Lacy Davis
May 19, 2017 at 7:43 pmvery delicious..perfect for church…and ladies prayer groups..
★★★★★
tammy
April 26, 2017 at 1:42 pmi really love how pretty and yummy this looks ..definitely NOT boring 🙂 I am trying this for a college graduation party for 2 of my girls tomorrow..Thank you!
Marjorie
February 10, 2017 at 9:27 amI would like the carbohydrate and fiber count please, this summer fruit salad looks wonderful!
Madonna
September 15, 2016 at 4:53 amThis is such a great fruit salad.
Chriz
July 16, 2016 at 10:36 amBeautiful pictures and the salad sounds yummy!
Laura
July 17, 2016 at 12:51 pmThanks, Chris!!
Heather Rhind
September 9, 2015 at 1:15 pmA good LCHF recipe
★★★★★
Kelly
September 2, 2015 at 4:31 pmIt is still hot here so this salad looks so refreshing. I’m ready for fall and fall temperatures!
Laura
September 8, 2015 at 9:00 amMe too!! Thanks, Kelly!
Nicole ~ Cooking for Keeps
September 1, 2015 at 6:33 pmI keep going back and forth on if I’m ready for fall or not. One one hand I’m ready for cooler temps, but on the other hand I don’t want to lose all the amazing produce available now…Beautiful salad.
Laura
September 2, 2015 at 10:06 amI’m in the same boat 🙂 Thanks, Nicole!