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Fresh, sweet, and bursting with flavor, this Mixed Berry Fruit Salad is one of the easiest side dishes you can make. Berries are tossed with a simple honey lime dressing for a refreshing fruit salad that’s perfect for summer gatherings, BBQs, potlucks, brunches, and holiday celebrations.
This Mixed Winter Berry Fruit Salad is a great accompaniment to any meal, no matter what it is, or no matter the time of day. Your friends and family will be raving over the sweet mixture of fresh blueberries, juicy strawberries, and sweet black and red raspberries. It is so easy to make with fresh berries and toss them into a bowl with a few add ons.
For a fruit salad recipe with fruits other than just berries check out my easy fruit salad recipe.
Recipe Overview
How to Pick the Best Berries
- Choose berries that are bright in color.
- Avoid berries with soft spots or mold.
- Look for strawberries that are deep red and fragrant.
- Blueberries should be firm and plump.
- Raspberries and blackberries should hold their shape and not appear mushy.
- Wash berries just before using for the freshest results. I like to soak mine in cold water and a bit of white vinegar.
Ingredients for berry salad
Below is a list of ingredients you will need to make this berry salad. Full measurements are listed further down below in the recipe card.
- Berries: strawberries, blueberries, and blackberries. If you want to add any other berries or fruits you like, do that. Be sure to use ripe strawberries for the best flavor.
- Honey: A touch of honey enhances the natural sweetness of the berries without overpowering their flavor.
- Lime Juice and Zest: Fresh lime juice and zest brighten the entire salad.
- Fresh Mint: Fresh mint adds a refreshing finish and makes the fruit salad feel extra fresh and flavorful.
- Poppy Seeds: Poppy seeds add a subtle crunch and a little visual interest to the dressing. You can alway use chia seeds if you do not have poppy seeds.
Recipe notes and tips
- Don’t limit yourself to using only berries; you may also add in any other fruits you like.
- Thoroughly soak and wash your berries. They usually have a lot of tiny bugs and dirt in their crevices.
- Do add the lime juice especially if you are making a large batch and planning on saving some.
- Enjoy with some yogurt or fruit dip. Perfect to take to potlucks, especially for the 4th of July. Serve it with crumbled cheese like feta cheese or even goat cheese.
How to make Berry Fruit Salad
Below is a quick overview of how to make it, which you can also find in the recipe card.
Step 1: I would first wash the berries really well and then chop them up into smaller bite sizes for a fruit salad. Then when it’s time to assemble, add the berries into a bowl.
Step 2: Next, you want to add the dressing ingredients. First, you can squeeze some of the lime lime juice over the berries. You can use half a lime or full one.
Step 3: Add in the sweetener. Here I used honey. But you can also use agave. I just don’t recommend maple syrup. I personally don’t like it on a fruit salad. You can even skip the honey altogether if you like too. But if some of the berries are more on the sour side. I like to add a bit of honey.
Step 4: Here comes the poppy seed or the chia seeds. Whichever you prefer to use. If using any, sprinkle over the berries.
Step 5: Toss everything gently in the salad bowl to combine and serve. You may garnish with some mint leaves if you like. It will give it a nice flavor. But if you can’t get your hands on any, it’s fine to skip.
Are Mixed Berries Good for You?
Mixed berries are a delicious way to add more fruit to your day. Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries provide fiber, vitamin C, and naturally occurring antioxidants. They’re naturally sweet, colorful, and make an easy addition to breakfasts, snacks, and desserts
Recipe Variations
- Mixed Berry Yogurt Salad: Add a few spoonfuls of vanilla Greek yogurt for a creamy version.
- Citrus Berry Salad: Add mandarin oranges and extra lime zest.
- Berry Mint Salad: Toss with additional fresh mint leaves for extra freshness.
- Berry Chia Salad: Swap the poppy seeds for chia seeds for added fiber and texture.
- Berry Dessert Salad: Top with whip
- ped cream or vanilla yogurt before serving.
Common Questions
When making a fruit salad recipe bowl, you often think about the fruits that usually turn brown. You wonder how to prevent this from happening. Fruits like bananas, apples, and pears tend to change color. To prevent this from happening, simply squeeze a generous amount over the fruit salad bowl. Toss it together to coat the fruits. It is ok to use either fresh or store-bought lemons.
Yes. If you do not have poppy seeds or want to swap them with chia seeds, you can do that.
If you have leftovers, store them in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Best served within 3 days.
Yes. For best results, prepare it up to 24 hours ahead and store it in the refrigerator.
Fresh berries work best. Frozen berries release extra liquid as they thaw and can make the salad watery.
Honey lime dressing is one of the most popular choices because it enhances the natural sweetness of the fruit without overpowering it.
Yes. You can use agave, maple syrup, or simply omit the sweetener if your berries are naturally sweet.
What to Serve With Berry Fruit Salad
This fresh berry salad pairs well with:
- Cottage Cheese Pancakes
- Protein French Toast
- Healthy Waffles
- Egg Muffins
- Grilled Chicken
- Turkey Burgers
- BBQ Chicken
- Healthy Breakfast Casseroles
- Yogurt Parfaits
Storing the fruit salad
Store leftovers in a sealed bowl in the fridge for up to 5 days.
You may freeze the leftover berries in a freezer-safe ziploc bag for up to 4 months and use them in smoothies and other desserts like this berries cottage cheese ice cream, or this berries baked oatmeal.
You may also like
- Lemon Blueberry Ricotta Pancakes
- Chocolate Covered Banana Pops
- Sweet Potato Pancakes
- No-Bake Protein Energy Bites
- Almond Flour bagels
- Protein Peanut Butter Cups
- Flourless Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Chocolate Waffles
Thank you so much for being here and for cooking along with me. If you try this recipe, I’d love to hear how it turned out. Leave a comment and ⭐️ rating below.
Mixed Berry Fruit Salad
Video
Equipment
- Sharp Chef's knife
Ingredients
- 2 cups diced strawberries
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 cup blackberries
- 1 cup raspberries
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
- fresh mint leaves, Optional garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, add in all the berries (2 cups diced strawberries, 1 cup blueberries, 1 cup blackberries, and 1 cup raspberries)
- Drizzle in the 3 tablespoons lime juice, 1/4 cup honey, and 2 tablespoons poppy seeds.
- Toss everything gently to combine.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves and serve.
Notes
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- Note: In my video, I had some pomegranate seeds that I decided to add in. Feel free to do the same.
- Don’t limit yourself to using only berries; you may also add in any other fruits you like.
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- Thoroughly soak and wash your berries. They usually have a lot of tiny bugs and dirt in their crevices.
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- Be sure to add the lime juice, especially if you’re making a large batch and plan to save some.
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- Enjoy with some yogurt or fruit dip.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
This are my kids favorite looks yummy
Has anyone made this with other fruits added . . . like grapes, kiwis, bananas (I know they’d have to go in last-mintuute because they definitely turn brown!), maybe pineapple? Just curious.
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this is looks tasty recipe for blackberry. I will try this at home with my wife
Thank you
Hey Rena,
I use the same ingredients sans the lime, honey, poppy seed and mint leaves.
I prepare a syrup and add a 1/4 cup of Cherry Liqueur, and blend the lot together, bear in mind the strawberries have been hulled and the raspberries, blackberries and blueberries have been washed and drained including the strawberries. As an aside none of these berries go brown.
After soaking in the laced syrup overnight, the fruit salad is then served with a dollop of vanilla ice-cream.
The final serve looks like a fruit salad with a dollop of ice-cream on top. I have found that the gents prefer the serving without the ice-cream.
That’s my recipe and hope some may give it a burl.
Cheers, Alan
Thanks Alan. This is awesome.
Why comment on this recipe when you’ve made an entirely different one? Just curious.