One of life’s simple pleasures in the summer is fresh fruit. We know it’s delicious to make a fruit salad and we have fantastic ones for summer here. But, we’re sharing 18 recipes that go beyond fruit salad. More than just for dessert, fresh fruit can be incorporated into main meals too. From breakfast to snacks, main dishes to dessert, any of these fresh fruit recipes will add a pop of color to your menu.
Blushing Peach Pie
"Mmmmmm, if you like strawberries and peaches - you will love this!!" - Jacklyn
Fruit Pizza
"A family favorite and always a huge hit." - Janell
Cilantro Lime Grilled Chicken With Strawberry Salsa
"Tasty cilantro lime grilled chicken topped with a fresh, summery strawberry salsa." - Kevin
The Best Peach Cobbler / Double Crust
"This is my husband's absolute favorite dessert. It's also my own recipe. He has requested it for his birthday for the past 26 years. His Granny always made hers this way, so I had to learn to make mine like he was used to." - Cassie
Berry Delight Cake
"Sweet, fruity, and fresh, you have to give this delightful dessert a try. It would be delicious at any Memorial Day, Fourth of July, or Labor Day barbecue. We chose to pair our cake with buttercream frosting. But, doctor it the way you wish with different fruits and frosting." - The Kitchen Crew
Mango Cashew Cupcakes
"They’re easy to make, individually-sized decadent yet guilt-free, gluten-free desserts with no added sugar!" - Shikha
Mandarin Orange Strawberry Spinach Salad
"What a treat for the senses this salad is. It's fabulous to serve on just about any occasion from Sunday brunch to a holiday meal. There is just something classic about the flavors of fresh spinach and strawberries. Add in mandarin oranges and you have a yummy salad." - The Kitchen Crew
Strawberry Pound Cake With Cream Cheese Drizzle
"Playing around with strawberries and came up with this. It came out moist and loaded with strawberries while they are in season. Enjoy!" - Rose
Breakfast Lasagna
"This was such a huge hit that now I have to make it every time our family comes to visit. It has become a family favorite. You can make the cream the day before and assemble lasagna the morning you are having it." - Lynn
Sweet and Sour Citrus Salad
"Colorful and versatile, Sweet and Sour Citrus Salad, citrus is the perfect fruit during cold wintertime. This salad is sure to brighten your meal and day! It’s made with fresh vegetables and fruits with honey and poppy seed dressing." - Paula
Fruit and Cream Cheese Coffee Cake
"This fruit-filled coffee cake is perfect for summer. It's a moist, buttery cake with a fruity, tangy, and creamy filling. Each slice is bursting with blueberries. A light dessert for a hot summer day." - The Kitchen Crew
Mango Pineapple Salsa
"Serve on top of any baked fish dish." - Janice
Peach Salsa
"I needed to use up a couple of very ripe peaches today and this is what I came up with. I served it with seared chicken breasts." - Pat
Apple Turnovers
"I like to make turnovers. I just made 4 apple turnovers and some cups filled with the filling and a topping using my apple cobbler topping. This will make a nice snack for after dinner." - Deb
Banana Blueberry Waffles
"These Banana Blueberry Waffles are the perfect fruity flavor combination in a waffles that is crisp on the outside but warm and fluffy on the inside." - Debbie
Bonnie's Dutch Baby With Fresh Fruit
"This is a good brunch recipe for a lazy Saturday morning. Unusual, giant popover appearance, this dish is so easy and has been a favorite in my family for as long as I can remember. It takes just 15 minutes to bake it in the cast iron skillet. Fill it with fresh fruit, a squeeze of lemon, and a dusting of powdered sugar." - Bonnie
Pork Chops With Apple & Pear Chutney
"Well, it's that time of year... my kitchen sees the most action with apples. We love apples. They are delicious, especially when incorporating them in a meal. And they are great to add flavor top pork chops. This recipe is a family fave." - Megan