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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.
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!)
This was absolutely yummy! Definitely something everyone will love.
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.
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!
Great job, so glad the grandkids enjoyed the juice!
Can’t go wrong with berries! Simple, to the point, and delicious! AND I love the citrus add in! 🙂
So light and refreshing! I will plan on this for weekend brunches and family get togethers!
The name is right, the flavors in this are very bright!
Delicious! Could be a healthy dessert.
Such a fun combination of flavors brought together by the dressing. I loved this one & will make it again.
Delicious. The best salad this week. Love the sweetness with just a hint of tart.
AMAZINGLY DELICIOUS!!
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!
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!
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!!
I use this one for a dessert too!
This was great! I love berries but don’t usually enjoy grapefruit. I actually did like it in this combination! Agree the recipe calls for a lot of mint so I did adjust this ingredient.
Love love love all the berries! So good and so good for you. I went light with the mint as it’s not a favorite but this was a yummy, refreshing salad.
I’ve never put grapefruit in with berries before, but the tartness combined with the berries’ sweetness was refreshing! I’m lucky to have a neighbor who makes maple syrup, so that’s an extra win with this recipe.
Homemade maple syrup?! So lucky! I bet that took this salad to the next level!
Another salad I wouldn’t have thought of! The raspberries were swapped with grapes & sweeties serving is with cara oranges instead of grapefruit. It’s good!