Berry Fruit Salad

This Mixed Berry Fruit Salad is a vibrant medley of fresh berries, zesty lime and delivering a burst of flavors and a dose of healthy indulgence in every bite. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with a sensational recipe that captures the essence of summer.

Updated May 2023

Mixed Berry Salad Recipe

Elevate your summer dining with our refreshing Mixed Berry Fruit Salad. Bursting with vibrant colors and tantalizing flavors, this dish is a true celebration of the season’s bounty. Packed with essential nutrients, it’s a guilt-free indulgence that will leave you feeling nourished and satisfied.

Our mouthwatering Mixed Berry Fruit Salad is a vibrant explosion of seasonal flavors that will leave you craving more. Loaded with antioxidants, essential vitamins, and natural sweetness, this salad is the perfect way to elevate your summer dining experience. Join us as we dive into the recipe and discover the refreshing delights of this wholesome dish. It’s a must for any holiday long weekend barbecue or picnic. The red, white and blue make it just perfect for Memorial Day or the Fourth of July!

What you’ll need

Prepare for culinary bliss with these fresh and colorful ingredients:

• Assorted fresh berries: Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries.
• Fragrant mint leaves: Finely chopped
• Zesty lime juice
• Optional: a touch of honey or your preferred natural sweetener

Optional add-ins:

• Watermelon chunks
• Pomegranate seeds
• Maple syrup or preferred liquid sweetener

How to make this Mixed Berry Fruit Salad

Follow these easy steps to bring together the vibrant flavors:

• Rinse and dry the fresh berries: Start by giving the berries a quick rinse under cool water. Gently pat them dry using a paper towel or a clean kitchen cloth.
  
• Combine the ingredients: In a large bowl, toss in washed and dried strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, and raspberries. Add optional fruit if using.
• Whisk together the sweetener and lime: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the sweetener (if using), lime juice and lime zest until combined. Pour on top of berries and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
• Serve and enjoy: Serve immediately, or cover and chill in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours.

Serving Suggestions

Explore these delightful serving ideas to fully savor the Mixed Berry Fruit Salad:

• Enjoy it solo: Delight in the refreshing flavors of the Mixed Berry Fruit Salad on its own, serving it as a light and invigorating snack, especially on those hot summer days.
• Breakfast boost: Pair the fruit salad with creamy Greek yogurt and sprinkle some crunchy granola for a nutritious and satisfying breakfast option.
• Brunch sensation: Elevate your brunch experience by serving the salad alongside French toast, pancakes, or waffles, adding an extra burst of fruity goodness to your meal.
• Dessert perfection: For an indulgent dessert, top the fruit salad with a dollop of fluffy whipped cream or a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream.

Storage Tips

If you manage to have any leftovers (though it’s hard to resist!), here’s how to keep them fresh:

Store the Mixed Berry Fruit Salad in an airtight container and refrigerate it. It will maintain its freshness for up to 2-3 days. However, we recommend enjoying it as soon as possible to relish the full flavor and freshness.

More delicious fresh fruit recipes you will love:

• Red White and Blue Mixed Berry Fruit Pizza
• Healthy Fruit Pizza
• Mini Fruit Pizza

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Mixed Berry Fruit Salad

Prep Time

10 mins

Total Time

10 mins

 

This Mixed Berry Fruit Salad is a vibrant medley of fresh berries, zesty lime and delivering a burst of flavors and a dose of healthy indulgence in every bite. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with a sensational recipe that captures the essence of summer. 

Course: Salad

Cuisine: American

Keyword: berry salad, easy fruit salad, summer side dishes

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 181 kcal

Author: Kelly

Ingredients

• 2 pints fresh strawberries , washed, dried hulled and halved
• 8 ounces fresh blackberries , washed and dried
• 8 ounces fresh blueberries , washed and dried
• 4 ounces fresh raspberries , washed and dried
• 2 Tablespoons fresh lime juice (lemon works as well)
• 1/4 teaspoon lime zest (lemon works as well)

OPTIONAL:

• 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
• 1/2 cup chopped watermelon
• 1-2 teaspoons honey OR maple syrup (leave out for whole 30 & low carb or use 1/2 teaspoon liquid monk fruit)
• dairy-free ricotta

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, toss in washed and dried strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, and raspberries. Add optional fruit if using.

2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the sweetener (if using), lime juice and lime zest until combined.

3. Pour on top of berries and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.

4. Serve immediately, or cover and chill in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours.
   

Nutrition Facts

Mixed Berry Fruit Salad

Amount Per Serving (1 serving)

Calories 181 Calories from Fat 9

% Daily Value*

Fat 1g2%

Carbohydrates 43g14%

Fiber 11g44%

Sugar 28g31%

Protein 3g6%

* Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy using the WPRM recipe calculator. It is best to make your own calculations to ensure accuracy. We expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Disclaimer: This updated post was generated on May 18, 2023 by ChatGPT, an AI language model, and all info should be reviewed and validated by a human for accuracy and relevancy before implementation.