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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!).
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I love bringing fresh fruit to the brunch, party, cookout 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 great Top Superfoods List to add to your daily routine then 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 these bright fruits 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 all 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.
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.
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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 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:
- Crispy Hash Browns
- Pumpkin Pancakes
- Steel Cut Oats
- Pumpkin Chia Pudding
- Jam Stuffed Muffins
- Vegan Yogurt Parfaits
- Gluten-Free Banana Muffins
- Chocolate Hazelnut Crepes
Don’t forget to tag @SimpleGreenSmoothies so I can see your incredible creations! I’d also love if you left a rating so I know how you liked this fun recipe.
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Citrus Mint Berry Salad
Ingredients
- ½ cup strawberries
- ½ cup blueberries
- ½ cup blackberries
- ½ cup raspberries
- 1 grapefruit peeled and segmented
- 3 tablespoon orange juiced
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- 4 mint leaves
- ¼ cup sliced almonds
Instructions
- Combine the berries and grapefruit in a serving bowl.
- Drizzle the orange juice and maple syrup over the fruit. Sprinkle with the mint and almonds and serve.
Recipe Notes
- Make Ahead: If you won’t serve it right away, squeeze a little fresh lemon juice over the fruit and refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 1 day. Add the almonds just before serving.
- Ingredient Swaps: An orange can stand in for the grapefruit, and any mix of berries works.
- Sweetener Swaps: Honey or another natural sweetener works in place of the maple syrup, though honey makes the salad no longer vegan. With very ripe berries, you can leave the syrup out.
- Nut-Free: Swap the almonds for hemp hearts or sunflower seeds.
Nutrition
Serving: 2 cups | Saturated Fat: 1 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6 g | Trans Fat: 1 g | Sodium: 4 mg | Potassium: 581 mg | Sugar: 26 g | Vitamin A: 1872 IU | Vitamin C: 94 mg | Calcium: 135 mg | Iron: 2 mg
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This berry salad was a good breakfast! I put a little nonfat greek yogurt on top! I can not have grapefruit (medication) so used peeled oranges instead! I am thinking about making a smoothie later with almond milk!
This salad is so so bright and refreshing with the grapefruit. It makes those berries taste even better. I lowered the amount of maple syrup to half. Such a treat for special occasions. I actually had this for Easter last year with an asparagus frittata and plan to have it again this Easter.
The berry salad was great for breakfast. I used cuties instead of grapefruit since I can’t have it (medicine). The dressing was so good. I’m not a mint person but it did add something. Forgot the almonds but will add tomorrow
That sounds like a delicious pairing!
This dish is so colorful and has lots of flavor!!
So yummy! I muddled some of the mint with the juice and maple syrup. Loved the maple syrup and mint with the fruit. The grapefruit really brought out the sweetness of the berries.
My husband I loved this salad! The dressing helped to balance the flavor if some of the fruits were a little on the tart side.