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About This Recipe
This Mixed Berry Fruit Salad is the kind of recipe that’s as simple as it is stunning. It’s made with a combination of fresh berries like strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries, which are all naturally sweet and bursting with fresh flavor. And because berries are naturally high in fiber and antioxidants, this is a dish that tastes just as good as it makes you feel.
One of my favorite things about fruit salads is how versatile they are! Feel free to adjust any of the fruits for what’s in season or what you have on hand. You can also serve this summer fruit salad so many different ways! Enjoy it as a healthy side dish at your next backyard bbq, as a quick afternoon snack, or top with a little whipped cream for a healthy dessert!
The best part? This fruit salad comes together in just minutes—no cooking required, which is perfect on hot summer days. It’s fresh, vibrant, and packed with nutrients, so you’ll find yourself making on repeat all summer long.
For more easy recipes, try my Rainbow Fruit Salad, Mexican Cucumber Salad, Cherry Fluff Salad, Mediterranean Chickpea and Orzo Pasta Salad, Healthy Macaroni Salad, or Asian Cucumber Salad.
Why You’ll Love This Mixed Berry Fruit Salad
- High fiber side: Loaded with berries, this salad is full of fiber to help support digestion and keep you feeling full longer.
- Fresh and flavorful: Bursting with naturally sweet, juicy berries in every bite.
- Super easy to make: Made with just a few ingredients and 15 minutes of prep—no cooking required.
- Versatile: The perfect side dish, light dessert, or healthy snack.
- Light and refreshing: A great healthy option for a summer bbq, Fourth of July, Easter brunch or anytime you want something fresh and fruity.
- Berries: I used a combination of fresh strawberries, fresh blueberries, fresh raspberries, and fresh blackberries. Feel free to add any other fruit you like.
- Honey: The sweetness of the honey combined with the fresh lemon juice makes the perfect dressing for this fresh fruit salad.
- Lemon: Fresh lemon juice and zest give this salad the perfect pop of fresh flavor! You could also use fresh lime juice.
- Fresh mint: Optional to garnish.
- Different fruit: You can add any additional fruit you want! Add cherries, fresh pineapple, mandarin oranges, kiwi, etc.
- Lime juice: Easily swap the fresh lemon juice for lime juice if that’s what you have on hand.
- Vegan: Use maple syrup or agave instead of honey to make this fruit salad vegan-friendly.
- Low sugar: Use a sugar-free alternative like monk fruit or stevia to make this a lower-sugar option.
How To Make
The full printable recipe is below, but let me walk you through the process so you know what to expect when you’re making it!
1. Rinse the berries and drain well. Layer a few paper towels on the table to spread the berries out to dry. Gently blot to make sure they’re dried well (so the honey dressing shines through!)
2. Slice the strawberries and place all the berries in a large bowl.
3. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the honey, lemon juice and lemon zest.
4. Pour the honey lemon dressing over the fruit and toss to evenly coat.
5. Toss evenly to coat and transfer to a serving bowl.
6. Garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired and enjoy!
Keep covered and stored in the fridge until ready to serve. This berry salad recipe is best enjoyed fresh, but will last in the fridge for 1-2 days.
Helpful Tips
🫐Use ripe berries: Using fresh, ripe berries will give this salad the best taste and texture. Look for firm, vibrant berries without mushy spots.
🫧Wash and dry thoroughly: Make sure to wash and thoroughly dry your berries with a paper towel to avoid sogginess in your fruit salad.
🍓Slice the strawberries: Remove the green tops and slice the strawberries into halves or quarters (depending on the size of the berries) so they mix more evenly with the other fruits.
🥣Avoid overmixing: Be careful when mixing to not overmix. The berries can be delicate, especially the raspberries, so just toss gently to avoid crushing them.
🧊Chill before serving: I like to let this easy fruit salad recipe chill in the fridge for 30-60 minutes before serving to really help the flavors come together!
⏱️Best enjoyed fresh: This berry salad is best the first day it’s made. If making ahead, wait to add the lemon honey dressing until just before serving to prevent the berries from getting too soft.
Can I use frozen berries for this salad?
Using fresh berries is going to make this fruit salad taste the best. I would not recommend using frozen fruit as it will get soft and mushy as soon as it thaws, which we don’t want!
How far in advance can I make this recipe?
This simple berry salad salad is best enjoyed fresh, but you can prep it up to 4–6 hours in advance. Store it in the fridge and wait to add any citrus dressing until about 30 minutes before serving to keep the berries from getting too soft.
What’s the best way to keep this fresh berry salad from getting mushy?
Make sure to thoroughly dry your berries after washing. Then handle the berries gently, especially raspberries and blackberries so they don’t get crushed while mixing. Wait to add the dressing right before serving to preserve their texture.
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Berry Fruit Salad
Ingredients
- 12 oz. fresh sliced strawberries 2 cups
- 12 oz. fresh blueberries 2 cups/1 pint
- 6 oz. fresh blackberries 3/4 cup
- 6 oz. fresh raspberries 3/4 cup
- 2 Tbsp honey (42g)
- 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice (30)
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 2 Tbsp fresh mint leaves optional to garnish
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Instructions
- Rinse the berries and drain well.
- Layer a few paper towels on the table to spread the berries out to dry. Gently blot to make sure they’re dried well (so the honey dressing shines through!) Slice the strawberries and place all the berries in a large bowl.
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the honey, lemon juice and lemon zest.
- Pour the honey lemon dressing over the fruit and toss to evenly coat.
- Transfer to a serving bowl. Garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition Information
Nutrition is hand-calculated and accurate. No autocalulations! However, note that values can vary based on the brands you use and if you substitute ingredients.
