Berries are my jam. They're antioxidant superstars and are low in sugar while totally hitting the spot when I get a sweet tooth. If you're a berry lover too then this berry salad is for you. Take a bunch of fresh seasonal berries, top them with some naturally sweet n' tangy plants and finish them off with a little crunch. Voilá! You've got a rawkstar breakfast berry fruit salad to share (or not!).
I love bringing fresh fruit to the brunch, party or dinner. This berry salad elevates the fresh fruit offering to a gorgeously yummy dish. It's super simple to make, so grab those berries and let's get started!
Breakfast Fruit Salad Recipe
Make sure to wash and dry all the fruit before adding it to your bowl. You can either keep all the berries whole or slice the strawberries, your choice. Add a pink or yellow grapefruit that's been peeled and segmented, again keeping the slices whole or chopping them in half.
After you drizzle the orange juice and maple syrup over the fruit, very gently mix it all together. You don't want to smash the berries yet you do want to distribute the 'dressing' evenly.
I love the addition of mint yet if it's not your favorite flavor then omit it. Sprinkle the sliced almonds and your gorgeous berry salad is ready to enjoy.
Antioxidant Feast
If you aren't already convinced that berries are the best, read on:
- The antioxidants in berries help protect your cells from free radicals.
- Though berries are known for their sweetness, they are typically low in sugar and can help control blood sugar.
- Berries are especially high in fiber, which many Americans are lacking.
- Benefit from all the anti-inflammatory properties when you include berries in your diet.
Enjoy the deliciousness that comes from berries along with incredible health benefits designed to help you live your best life.
Easy Ingredient Swaps
I chose berries that are fresh at the same time in Central Florida. Feel free to swap out any of these with berries that are local and seasonal for you. Don't forget to tag @SimpleGreenSmoothies so I can see your incredible creations!
If nut-free is what you need, then swap out the almonds with hemp hearts to keep the nutty flavor and crunch. Coconut flakes also pair well with this fruity concoction in place of almonds.
Honey can replace maple syrup, or omit altogether to keep this lower in natural sugar.
Berry Salad FAQs
Try to make it and eat it the same day so all the fruit is fresh. If you wash and dry the berries well before mixing together, this salad can be made in the morning, then refrigerated until ready to enjoy.
I added grapefruit and fresh-squeezed orange juice to my bowl of berries to balance out the sweetness and add a bit more color.
Honestly, choose local, seasonally fresh berries for your salad. These might change depending on your location and that's fine! I follow EWG's Dirty Dozen when choosing which organic produce to buy.
More Breakfast Recipes
If you're looking for an entire breakfast spread made with mostly plants, then I've got some great recipes for you to add to your menu:
- Savory Breakfast Bowl
- Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal
- Pumpkin Pancakes
- Steel Cut Oats
- Pumpkin Chia Pudding
- Jam Stuffed Muffins
- Vegan Yogurt Parfaits
- Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread
- Chocolate Hazelnut Crepes
Berry Salad
Rate this Recipe Print RecipeIngredients
- ½ cup strawberries
- ½ cup blueberries
- ½ cup blackberries
- ½ cup raspberries
- 1 grapefruit (peeled and segmented)
- 3 tablespoon orange (juiced)
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- ¼ cup mint (fresh)
- ¼ cup almonds (sliced)
Instructions
- In a serving bowl, combine the berries and grapefruit.
- Drizzle the orange juice and maple syrup on top.
- Sprinkle with the mint and almonds.
Notes
- If this won't be served right away, squeeze fresh lemon juice over top and store in the fridge with an air-tight lid.
- Swap grapefruit with an orange.
- Swap maple syrup with honey (turns this vegan dish into a vegetarian one).
- To make this nut-free, swap almonds with hemp hearts or sunflower seeds.
Regina
So easy. The fruit was so fresh and good and with the maple syrup and orange juice,it was so delicious.
Tina S
Ok, anything with this many berries in it is a winner in my book! So fresh & bright! Can't wait to have fresh berries this summer! And I always plant mint, as well.
Dukh Niwaran
We had this for dessert. It was delicious and liked by my family and a friend. And simple to make. We only used strawberries and raspberries though. Too cold for good blueberries or blackberries--ones I got were too bitter to eat.
Amanda
Super delicious! I used peppermint oil. Since I didn't have some of the berries, I swapped out for some frozen like cranberry, blueberry, mango, pineapple, and papaya. Very enjoyed! 🙂
Tammie
Great Salad, delicious and sweet
Allison Clarke
Simple, flavorful salad that was easy to assemble. Had it for breakfast and it hit the spot. Especially love the inclusion of mint. I did remove the strawberry stems and sliced them since eating strawberry hulls and greens, although pretty to look at in a photo, is not ideal. A great brunch salad!
Karla K
Ooh, that's a great idea for a smoothie! I'll try it and sneak in some extra greens
Karla K
It's hard to go wrong with a berry salad. I'm only giving this 4 stars because honestly I can eat all the ingredients plain without the dressing, but it did still taste great. I made this exactly per the recipe. My 5yo loved everything but the mint(which she called lettuce) and the adults enjoyed the whole thing. We have mixed berries pretty much every weekend already so I don't see myself making this very often for the extra effort. Might be good for a picnic though, when the dressing can help coat the berries to make them stay fresh longer and you want a bit of flair with the mint. So, good recipe, but to me it's not worth the extra effort vs plain bowl of berries and a sliced grapefruit.
Deb M
Yummo! This hit the spot for brunch yesterday. Only change I made was subbing orange segments for the grapefruit as I have never really cared for grapefruit. Yes, the fruit is pricy, but you gotta put it on prospective. I hate to admit I’ve paid more for a slice of carrot cake from a local restaurant than I did for this salad! And we KNOW which one is healthier 🙂
Eunice
Refreshing and delicious. I felt like making the grapefruit, orange juice, and maple syrup into a fizzy drink.
Stephanie
This is a perfect Brunch or Breakfast salad. It was tasty and I enjoyed the orange-maple syrup on top!
Susi
By far the easiest salad yet! Fixed it for myself and brother-in-law for breakfast!
Terry
This was quick, easy, colorful and tasted good. Had some yogurt with it and had it for breakfast
Kim
I love this recipe. Will definitely use it frequently this summer when berries are in season.
Karyn
Bright and fresh. Don't leave out the grapefruit or the mint.
Supreet Jaiswal
Had this for breakfast today and it was so refreshing and light!! I loved the addition of mint and it was such a beautiful bowl almost too pretty to eat!! Really yummy fruit bowl to start my day!
Deborah McFarlane
Pretty combination of colors. Can’t say I’m a fan of the grapefruit or mint in this salad. Dressing is refreshing.
Rachelle Mendoza
Berries and greens combo are powerhouse of nutrients that everyone should take advantage of. This salad makes that goal achievable... Easy as pie but definitely healthier!
Karen
Love fruit- don’t even need the maple syrup!
Emily
I was on the run this day so I put everything in the Vitamix and made a smoothie it was so good!!!
I wanted more but alas my Vitamix doesn't plug into the lighter in the car (hahaha).
Berries with mint and citrus..Homerun!
Patricia
Loved this salad. However, fresh berries were so expensive that I used fresh strawberries and frozen raspberries, blueberries and blackberries. I served it with a side of dairy free coconut yogurt.
Amy
Sunshine in a bowl. Love the addition of mint!
Erin
What a fun take on fruit salad! I loved the berries with the grapefruit, mint and orange juice. Gorgeous to look at and eat.
Tanya
This was so very delicious! I omitted the maple syrup because it was already enough for me. As someone recently taught me, the key is to cut the grapefruit iut of the membrane.
Crystal Gooss
Yummy!
Barb Pesola
I love berries! Delicious!
Joni lindsay
Refreshing and delicious
Made enough for the whole family and all enjoyed it
Allison Schalck
While doing the salad challenge, I'm sorry to say that I couldn't get fresh mint this week in my area. However, the salad was delicious without the mint. I know the mint will add a lovely pop of extra flavor, so I fully intend to make this again when I can get fresh mint! I loved the mix of berries and the dressing. Though simple, the dressing complemented the berry mix perfectly. I WILL be making this again!!!
Shannon Johnson
It was so fresh and summery, made me forget for a moment that it was frigid outside. I loved all the flavors mixing together
Tracy Kleparski
Made a perfect healthy topping on pancakes.
Sylvia
This was very tasty but the mint leaves brought it all together. That fresh mint taste.
Nora
Very refreshing salad, feels more like a breakfast salad, but would also sooth on a hot day.
This would also make for nice a light dessert.
Carol
Delightful salad breakfast this morning! I couldn't make it last night as planned so had it for breakfast this morning. The mint and almonds were the perfect pairing for the citrus & loved the maple syrup dressing.
Denise Orme
I make fresh fruit salads frequently but have not put grapefruit with berries before. I loved it. The dressing was a nice addition (without the mint as I don’t like mint). This is a versatile salad which can be served at breakfast or as a dessert.
Rebekah Jones
Love this one, but then knew we would since we have it at least twice a week at dinner. Fresh fruit is always a go to in our house. However, was the first time to add the grapefruit and add this dressing. Both got thumbs up. No need to say we will make again.
Linda-Lee
What Can I say, berries by far are my favorite fruit. This was a very delightful new way of eating them .
Kimber
So good! The perfect salad to have for breakfast or even after dinner. I cant have grapefruit so I replace them with little cuties. It was quick and simple and satisfied my sweet tooth.
Dukh Niwaran
This salad was simple and delicious. My husband doesn't like grapefruit so I used a couple of satsuma mandarins instead. I bought all 4 kinds of berries but it was too early in Northern California to get sweet blackberries and blueberries--the ones I bought were so bitter that I didn't put them in the salad. I just used strawberries and raspberries and fresh mint from the garden pllus the maple syrup and blood orange juice. Mmm good!
Simple Green Smoothies
MMMM sounds so good!
Susan Valentine
A delicious, simple fruit salad. The combination of flavors is perfect
DebB
I love fruit ! Such a yummy colorful salad!
Thanks for this one!
Kathy
Salad was a hit. Loved the maple syrup and orange juice dribbled on the berries.
Cristina
Delicious, sweet, flavourful
Lisa
Delicious and colorful salad! The dressing enhanced the flavor of the berries! I will be making this a lot this Spring and Summer!
Lynn
I enjoyed the fresh berry salad. For me, the mint was the frosting on the cake. I used half the amount of berries and pink grapefruit but the full amount of orange juice and maple syrup. My recipe did not include nuts but I will add sliced almonds or walnuts next time and will like it even better. I paired the salad with a hunk of egg challah to cut back the acid.
J.R. Pollnow
Perfect for breakfast! Absolutely delicious- even my 8 year old and 3 year old ate it with me.
Simple Green Smoothies
So rawesome!
Dani
My boyfriend's daughter enjoyed the strawberries and blackberries best. My boyfriend said it was fruity. I enjoyed the strawberries, blueberries and raspberries best and will modify it going forward to include other ingredients to make it taste crunchier.
Jennifer
This was a wonderful breakfast on its own, I did with I had a yogurt to go with it. We will be making this all throughout berry season 🙂
Makenzie
Loved this refreshing salad! It was a beautiful day to enjoy this as well!!! Love it!!
Shari Heal
Very good. I would probably put a little less grapefruit and a little less orange juice next time. But tasty as is.
chilly
Super delicious, sweet, flavors, colorful, it makes me happy abs enjoyed delicious fruits!!!
Susan
So fresh and delicious. I've been making my salad for a meal, this one was a little lite, but so good!
Wendy Pegues
Delicious And Beautiful 🙂 The Strawberries, Raspberries, Blueberries And Blackberries, With A Burst Of Sweet Tangy Ruby Red Grapefruit, Topped With A Light Crunch Of Thinly Sliced Almonds, Yes So Good. 🙂 I Will Make This Salad Again.
Maggie
Sooooo good!!! I could eat this every day! Perfect for dessert on its own or with some Greek yogurt for breakfast. Yum!
Simple Green Smoothies
Great idea to add some Greek yogurt for breakfast!
Linda
A very good refreshing salad!! Berries are the best!!
Liz
Awesome! I ate the whole thing it was so good. Loved the sweet and the sour and the variety of colors. Definitely will make this once my berries are ripe. I probably won't have any left to preserve for later in the year.
Sandy W
Salad challenge: Day 6. We really enjoyed this refreshing salad as dessert, and accompanied it with vanilla gelato.
Shari Heal
Ooh! Gelato. Sounds like a great combo!
Becky A.
So good! Love the berries.
Barbara
We really liked this salad. We were already making a similar salad; strawberries, blueberries, blackberries and raspberries drizzled with aged raspberry balsamic vinegar. The grapefruit went very well with the berries. It was a nice flavor contrast.
CATHERINE READ
My husband said this was the best salad so far! I really liked the mint & hint of maple syrup!
Martha Silbaugh
I love this fruit salad! And yes very good for breakfast. The light dressing on it is perfect.
Jessica Cicero
The best salad so far. This was so amazing. We had it for dessert and so I added a little homemade whipped cream. Definitely a future go to recipe!
Simple Green Smoothies
So glad you enjoyed it!
Tammy Uyeda
Bursting with flavour! I’ve never added grapefruit to berries but will do so from now on! Also, we usually add lemon juice to berries but by using orange juice it balanced out the acidity of the grapefruit beautifully and let the berries shine! The use of mint further elevated this berry bowl and truly made this salad sing! Will be on our regular summer salad or dessert rotation!
Stephanie L
Awesome salad 🙂
Lynne L
very tasty. enjoyed this for breakfast
Dawn
This salad was 'berry' delicious! It was lively and refreshing!
Nidia Gago
Chockful full of juicy fruits
Vicki Vallejos
I love berries and fruit salads! I can’t have grapefruit so used oranges in today’s salad. And almost lost mine to the grandkids who ate theirs too fast! The dressing was the best and will be used again!
Tammie
Loved this combo of berries, delicious
Sally Jo Blair
Three cheers for bright berry salad. The combo was so fresh and light, especially with mint on top. I loved the OJ and maple syrup combination too. It was perfect!
Mickey Cunningham
Bright Berry Salad was very refreshing. I think a little more orange juice or orange slices wouldn't hurt. I like the tartness of the grapefruit. I wasn't sure about the fresh mint. The small quantity was fine, but could leave it out and be ok with it. My raspberries fell apart, but that probably is a freshness issue. I would make this again.
Teresa Hurley
We both enjoyed both this salad and the dressing. Placed the fruit in a sprinkling of arugula. Hubby’s did not have grapefruit because of his heart meds. Otherwise they were identical. The dressing brought out the flavors
Justina
Ok confession. I have never had blackberries. I am not a fan of blueberries. But was super surprised at how they all went together. Loved it.
Simple Green Smoothies
Way to step out of your comfort zone!
Cynthia
Delicious ! Might leave out the mint the next time or use less. The fresh mint from my garden right now tasted too strong and herby. Otherwise it was so good.
Camille
This fruit salad has a very refreshing flavor. I would increase the maple syrup and orange juice a tiny bit, and maybe a little less mint. I chopped it and felt it overpowered at first before I actually bit into the fruit. Once the fruit started breaking down, the flavors melded well.
HK
A variation of this salad is something I’ve often had on repeat in the spring and summer. I’d probably do with less or no mint and use basil. I do without maple syrup because I love eating the fruits as they are plain and simple.
Stephanie C
Amazing refreshing salad! Great for starting or ending the day. I definitely will be making this a staple.
Kristine G
Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner, this Bright Berry Salad is for joy, anytime, anywhere!
I hope there is one of these popping out of my fridge every time I open the door!
(For a special kick, I added my own personal favorite: a sprinkle of freshly chopped ginger!)
Barb
This was absolutely yummy! Definitely something everyone will love.
Melissa C
I added orange slices to the berry salad. My grandkids loved the ‘juice’ at the bottom. The juice added a hint of sweetness with a mint kick. Nice alternative for dessert.
Maggie Kuckie
Love this. Not far from what I will usually eat full of good berries. But the added grapefruit, squeezed orange juice and honey .... Let's just say yum!
Simple Green Smoothies
Great job, so glad the grandkids enjoyed the juice!
Carrie Kennedy
Can't go wrong with berries! Simple, to the point, and delicious! AND I love the citrus add in! 🙂
Lisa V
So light and refreshing! I will plan on this for weekend brunches and family get togethers!
Beki Ward
The name is right, the flavors in this are very bright!
Kimberly Ishoy
Delicious! Could be a healthy dessert.
Beki Ward
Such a fun combination of flavors brought together by the dressing. I loved this one & will make it again.
Stacey
Delicious. The best salad this week. Love the sweetness with just a hint of tart.
Cali Nemecek
AMAZINGLY DELICIOUS!!
Lynn
We were out and about all day,
so ate before coming home. We all had the berry salad, (minus the grapefruit we're saving for breakfast).. We put plain CocoJune yogurt on top and drizzled a little maple syrup and juice on top. The fresh mint was a good addition and the salad was such a great treat for 'dessert'! It would be good with any meal!
Shana
I couldn't get down with the grapefruit mainly because the one I bought was gross. I think the mint was ok, but there was too much. Overall, the salad was really good. I hardly ever buy black berries, but loved them in this!
Cindy Andress
Can’t ask for a better end to the day. I haven’t had grapefruit for a long time but I’ve always liked it. It adds just the right amount of tang to an otherwise sweet salad. I didn’t feel the need for the mint. This salad is a winner. It was delicious!!
Simple Green Smoothies
I use this one for a dessert too!