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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!).
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!
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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.
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
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.
Bright Berry Salad
Ingredients
- ½ cup strawberries
- ½ cup blueberries
- ½ cup blackberries
- ½ cup raspberries
- 1 grapefruit peeled and segmented
- 3 tbsp orange juiced
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 4 mint leaves
- ¼ cup sliced almonds
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.
This was really good. The maple syrup made it. I used grapefruit instead of orange juice for more tang
I like fruit so good , added some dragon fruit. Tasty
Berry Salad is bright and refreshing, I will be making this again
I love this salad! What a tasty and balanced blend of flavors. This is my favorite of the challenge so far.
A beautiful and delicious berry salad that reminds me of summer. Great with any meal or as a healthy snack.
A beautiful and delicious berry salad that reminds me of summer.
Something I do all the time in summer when all these fruits are in season
Great salad. I made it the night before, and the fruits held up well.
Great little side dish or add spinach for a meal. Loved the complexity the grapefruit added.
We had this as a lunch dessert, and it was a huge hit! Immediately the kids asked when we would make it again. The berries were amazingly delicious, and the juice / syrup topping added an even more delicious touch.
Fresh fruit always a treat. Good mix with Florida local fresh strawberries.
Yum, yum, yum! I’m going to save 1/2 for tomorrow’s breakfast, too!
The grapefruit was a nice touch.
Refreshing! I love berries. I never thought of serving with mint. Thanks for teaching me so many things.
Aww! I’m so happy you’re gaining some new flavor ideas!
Not sure if I should rate this recipe as I didn’t follow the recipe. I prefer to eat fresh fruit plain without sweeteners, however, I’m sure this salad would have tasted good as written. Spring just started and our snow is almost all melted. There’s no local fruit ready at this time. Therefore I used the remainder from a bag of frozen mixed fruit (blackberries, blueberries and raspberries) blended up with spinach and water to drink as a smoothie with leftover arugula lemon salad – a lovely meal/drink combination!
This is a perfect recipe for a smoothie!
I had mine for dessert. Lovely sweet treat at the end of my meal. The orange and maple syrup together was delicious
Amazing! We have family visiting, so this was the perfect salad to serve with breakfast. So refreshing and that mint just finishes the salad off.