There’s no better way to celebrate summer’s bounty than with a vibrant fruit salad. 

Bursting with juicy berries, melons, stone fruits, and tropical delights, summer fruit salads are a refreshing, healthy, and crowd-pleasing addition to any table. 

Whether you're hosting a backyard BBQ, packing a picnic, or looking for a light and colorful side dish, these 20 fruit salad ideas highlight the season’s best flavors. 

From simple mixed bowls to creative combinations with herbs, cheeses, and citrusy dressings, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

1. Summer Fruit Salad

Summer Fruit Salad

GET FULL RECIPE HERE

2. Honey Citrus Summer Fruit Salad

Honey Citrus Summer Fruit Salad

GET FULL RECIPE HERE

3. Summer Fruit Salad With Honey Lime Dressing

Summer Fruit Salad With Honey Lime Dressing

GET FULL RECIPE HERE

4. Perfect Summer Fruit Salad

Perfect Summer Fruit Salad

GET FULL RECIPE HERE

5. Creamy Fruit Salad

Creamy Fruit Salad

GET FULL RECIPE HERE

6. Summer Salad With Fruit

Summer Salad With Fruit

GET FULL RECIPE HERE

7. Summer Fruit Salad With Watermelon

Summer Fruit Salad With Watermelon

GET FULL RECIPE HERE

8. Warm Summer Fruit Salad

Warm Summer Fruit Salad

GET FULL RECIPE HERE

9. Colorful 20-Minute Summer Fruit Salad

Colorful 20-Minute Summer Fruit Salad

GET FULL RECIPE HERE

10. Summer Fruit Chopped Salad

Summer Fruit Chopped Salad

GET FULL RECIPE HERE

11. 5-Ingredient Fresh Fruit Salad

5 Ingredient Fresh Fruit Salad

GET FULL RECIPE HERE

12. Tropical Fruit Salad

Tropical Fruit Salad

GET FULL RECIPE HERE

13. Summer Fruit Salad With Lemon Dressing

Summer Fruit Salad With Lemon Dressing

GET FULL RECIPE HERE

14. Summer Fruit Salad With Meringue

Summer Fruit Salad With Meringue

GET FULL RECIPE HERE

15. Classic Fresh Fruit Salad

Classic Fresh Fruit Salad

GET FULL RECIPE HERE

16. Sour, Spiced & Salted Summer Fruit Salad

Sour, Spiced & Salted Summer Fruit Salad

GET FULL RECIPE HERE

17. Fruit Salad With Cool Whip

Fruit Salad With Cool Whip

GET FULL RECIPE HERE

18. Honey Lime Basil Peach Fruit Salad

Honey Lime Basil Peach Fruit Salad

GET FULL RECIPE HERE

19. Late Summer Fruit Salad

Late Summer Fruit Salad

GET FULL RECIPE HERE

20. Spicy Fruit Salad

Spicy Fruit Salad

GET FULL RECIPE HERE


Conclusion

Summer fruit salads are more than just a sweet side—they’re a celebration of sunshine in every bite. With endless possibilities for mixing and matching seasonal fruits, these 20 recipes offer a fun and flavorful way to stay cool, nourished, and inspired in the kitchen. Whether you like your fruit salads light and classic or bold and creative, there’s a dish here to brighten up any summer meal. So grab your favorite fruits, mix up something fresh, and savor the sweet taste of summer all season long. 🍉🍍🍇