This berry fruit salad is loaded with strawberries, blueberries, and blackberries, tossed in the yummiest cinnamon honey dressing, and topped with fresh mint leaves. It’s refreshing, delicious, easy, and exactly what your summer potluck needs!
Table of Contents
- This recipe is…
- Five Star Reviews
- Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Berry Fruit Salad Ingredients
- Recipe Variations and Modifications
- How to Make a Mixed Berry Fruit Salad
- Recipe Tips
- How to Serve
- How to Store
- Frequently Asked Questions
- More Favorite Summer Recipes
- Mixed Berry Fruit Salad with Honey and Mint Recipe
- Recipe Contributors
This recipe is…
Fruit salads are a must for summer gatherings, and this one is no different! This recipe nixes the typical creamy dressing found on fruit salad, and, instead, highlights the tastiest honey, lemon, and cinnamon dressing. Mix that with a delicious berry blend, top it with fresh mint leaves, and wow, this recipe is one heck of a showstopper.
If you’re looking for more summer side dishes, we’ve got you. These Italian pasta salad, orzo with roasted vegetables, and Mexican street corn salad recipes are all perfect for summer BBQs!
Five Star Reviews
“I made this for a family dinner and we loved it! I am not usually a mint lover, but it totally worked with the berries and the lemony dressing. will be on repeat.” – holly
“This was such a delight! We love fruit salad in the summer because it’s such a great way to use all the fresh berries. This recipe made it extra special and felt like a fancy treat!” – April
“So good!! I made this for a family get together and everyone loved it. They’ve all asked me to bring it to the next gathering! Not only is is delicious, it looks so pretty and is so simple to make!” – lauren
“This might be the only fruit salad I make from now on. I really loved the addition of the sauce to the berries. The lemon and cinnamon were delicious additions. It’s a great recipe!” – stephanie
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- It’s easy – this recipe is about as easy as it gets! You’ll mix together the honey, lemon juice, and cinnamon, then toss in the fruit, and top with mint. That’s it!
- It’s refreshing – with a simple, light dressing, juicy berries, and fresh mint, this fruit salad will be the most refreshing addition to your meal!
Berry Fruit Salad Ingredients
You don’t need much to make this fruit salad – 3 ingredients for the dressing, the fruit itself, and fresh mint! Find ingredient notes (including substitutions and swaps) below.
- Lemon juice – I know that buying a bottle of lemon juice (vs. freshly squeezing your own) can be tempting, but trust me when I say that fresh lemon juice is absolutely necessary here. You’ll just need 2 tablespoons (the juice from 1 medium-sized lemon), so the return will be well worth the effort!
- Berries – we went with blueberries, blackberries, and strawberries here, but you can absolutely add in raspberries too, if you’d like!
A full ingredient list with exact amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
Recipe Variations and Modifications
- Add goat cheese – crumbled goat cheese would be a fantastic add here! If you’re looking for a little tang and creaminess, this may be just the ticket.
- Use other kinds of fruit – while this is a mixed berry fruit salad, if you’d like to add in other fruits, feel free. Chopped peaches, plums, or apples would all be delicious additions and complement the cinnamon really well.
- Make it grain-free – this recipe is grain-free as-is.
- Make it gluten-free – this fruit salad is also gluten-free as written.
How to Make a Mixed Berry Fruit Salad
Two steps stand between you and the most refreshing, delicious fruit salad. Follow along below!
Step 1: Whisk together the cinnamon, honey, and lemon juice in the bottom of your serving bowl.
Step 2: Add the fruit, toss to combine, and top with the fresh mint.
Recipe Tips
Berries (as with any produce) can be pretty dirty! We recommend washing your berries really well with a vinegar and water mixture (1 part vinegar to 3 parts water). Simply add the vinegar and water to a large bowl, dump the berries in, and use your hands to gently agitate the berries, allowing any dirt or grime to release. Let the berries sit for at least 5 minutes in the vinegar and water mixture, then drain them in a colander and give them a good rinse.
How to Serve
Serve your mixed berry fruit salad as a side alongside any summer-worthy main dish. Here are some ideas that would be exceptionally delicious:
- Pulled Pork Sliders
- Chipotle Beef Brisket
- Chicken Kabobs
- Ground Chicken Burgers
- Flank Steak with Chimichurri
- Grilled Skirt Steak
- Grilled Hamburgers
How to Store
Store any leftover fruit salad in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Know that your berries may wilt or soften a bit as the salad sits in the fridge, but it’ll still be really delicious!
Frequently Asked Questions
While there are many types of berries, this fruit salad is best suited for strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries (or any combination of the 4).
The little bit of lemon juice in the dressing really helps the fruit to hold up for a bit longer than it would otherwise! Also, if you take our tip above and wash your berries with vinegar ahead of making the fruit salad, I bet you’ll find that your berries last longer than you expect.
More Favorite Summer Recipes
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Mixed Berry Fruit Salad with Honey and Mint
Ingredients
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (the juice from 1 lemon)
- 4-5 cups berries (any combination of strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, and raspberries), cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves
Instructions
- Whisk together the cinnamon, honey, and lemon juice in the bottom of your serving bowl.
- Add the fruit, toss to combine, and top with the fresh mint.
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So good!! I made this for a family get together and everyone loved it. They’ve all asked me to bring it to the next gathering! Not only is is delicious, it looks so pretty and is so simple to make!
Awww that’s so sweet, Lauren! We are so happy it was a hit with the family!
This has quickly become my new favorite summer treat! I didn’t have honey, so I swapped it for maple syrup (half the amount of honey). Super easy and delicious!
Awwww yay! We are so happy you love it, Ashley!!
This might be the only fruit salad I make from now on. I really loved the addition of the sauce to the berries. The lemon and cinnamon were delicious additions. It’s a great recipe!
Awwww yay!!! We are so happy y’all loved it, Stephanie!!!
Super delicious! Everyone loved it!!!
Yay!! We are so glad, Tara!!
I made this last night and it was great. We added some vanilla ice cream to it, which was a great compliment. The taste of cinnamon was also a pleasant surprise.
Ooooooooo ICE CREAM?!? GENIUS! That sounds absolutely delicious! We are so happy y’all enjoyed it, Beryl!
This was perfect for a summer picnic! I used raspberries instead of strawberries and everybody ate it up right away.
YUM!! We are so happy it was a hit, Katie!
This berry salad is pretty self explainatory but absolutely incredible. The light cinnamon-honey-lemon glaze absolutely compliments the fruit and brings a more sugary sweet desert taste to the dish. This is something I decided to make in bulk and I am so glad to be able to snack on it over the next couple of days.
I made this fruit salad last night for dinner and this morning for a bible study and it was a hit! I am not one to usually like mint, but it was delicious and refreshing in this dish. It will be on repeat all summer.
The honey cinnamon dressing takes this fruit salad to the next level! I made this for a potluck party and got so many compliments!
Woohoo!! We are so happy it was a hit, Daniella!
This was such a quick and delicious salad to whip up! What a great way to use the mint from my garden. I paired this with chicken kabobs.
YUM! We are so happy you enjoyed it, Danielle!
This salad was delicious and easy to make. I added goat cheese crumbles and pistachios for some extra crunch!
Oh my goodness, that sounds DELICIOUS, Leah!
The cinnamon and lemon juice are surprisingly complimentary. I grow lemon balm so I used that instead of mind leaves- which has a mintish taste but also with lemon and it was perfect. I like that the recipe is flexible to what we berries you have on hand!
That sounds so so yummy, Stacie! We are so happy you enjoyed it!
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I love this light salad almost as a palate cleanser! It’s perfect for the abundance of mint in summer garden and I save all the strawberry tops and squishy blueberries for our dog (frozen in ice to keep him busy)! Another slam dunk from the Fed&Fit gals!
That is so so smart and sweet to make little treats for the pup!! We are so happy you enjoyed it, Mary!!
I love these fruit salads! Especially for summer. I bought a bunch of local honey and have enjoyed all the recipes that incorporate honey!
Yummmmm! We are so happy you love it, Theresa!