Description
Stone Fruit Salad with Pecans & Blue Cheese is a vibrant and refreshing dish that perfectly balances sweet, savory, and crunchy flavors. Combining juicy peaches, plums, and cherries with toasted pecans and creamy blue cheese, this salad is an ideal addition to summer picnics, barbecues, or light lunches. Easy to prepare and visually appealing, it’s sure to impress your guests while tantalizing their taste buds.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups ripe peaches (sliced)
- 1 cup plums (sliced)
- 1 cup fresh cherries (pitted)
- 1/2 cup toasted pecans
- 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread pecans on a baking sheet and toast for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
- Wash and slice peaches, plums, and pitted cherries into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine sliced fruits with toasted pecans. Crumble blue cheese over the top.
- Drizzle honey and lemon juice over the mixture; gently toss to combine.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Feel free to swap fruits based on seasonal availability. For extra sweetness, add more honey or a splash of balsamic vinegar for a tangy twist.