Fresh Summer Berry Salad (Printable Version)

A vibrant berry medley tossed with mint and honey, delivering fresh and bright flavors for warm days.

# What You Need:

→ Berries

01 - 1 cup strawberries, hulled and quartered
02 - 1 cup blueberries
03 - 1 cup raspberries
04 - 1 cup blackberries

→ Dressing

05 - 2 tablespoons honey
06 - 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
07 - 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest

→ Garnish

08 - 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, finely chopped

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a large bowl, gently combine the strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, lemon juice, and lemon zest until well combined.
03 - Drizzle the honey-lemon dressing over the berries.
04 - Gently toss the salad to coat the berries evenly, being careful not to crush them.
05 - Sprinkle the chopped mint over the salad just before serving.
06 - Serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to 2 hours for a chilled presentation.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like summer in a bowl, requiring almost zero effort and zero cooking—just assembly and a drizzle.
  • The honey-lemon dressing wakes up the natural sweetness of berries without drowning them out.
  • It works as both a refreshing side dish and a light dessert, so you're never stuck wondering where to serve it.
02 -
  • Don't add the dressing until you're ready to serve—even an extra ten minutes will soften the berries and turn the whole thing into a juice situation, which isn't bad, just different.
  • The lemon zest is doing invisible but essential work; don't skip it or eyeball it as optional because that tiny bit of brightness is what makes people say this tastes like something they can't quite name.
03 -
  • Use a microplane or the smallest holes on your grater for the lemon zest so you get the fragrant yellow part and none of the bitter white underneath.
  • If your berries are extra ripe and delicate, combine everything except the mint in the bowl an hour before, then add mint just before serving to protect both freshness and color.
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