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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.
My husband said this was the best salad so far! I really liked the mint & hint of maple syrup!
I love this fruit salad! And yes very good for breakfast. The light dressing on it is perfect.
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!
So glad you enjoyed it!
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!
Awesome salad 🙂
very tasty. enjoyed this for breakfast
This salad was ‘berry’ delicious! It was lively and refreshing!
Chockful full of juicy fruits
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!
Loved this combo of berries, delicious
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!
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.
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
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.
Way to step out of your comfort zone!
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.
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.
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.
Amazing refreshing salad! Great for starting or ending the day. I definitely will be making this a staple.