Berry Fruit Salad (with Honey-Lime Dressing)
on May 19, 2021, Updated Mar 03, 2026
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This Berry Fruit Salad made with strawberries, blueberries, blackberries and raspberries is tossed in a honey lime dressing with fresh mint. It only takes 15 minutes to make and is perfect for spring and summer!
Remember those sad little fruit cups you used to get with your cafeteria lunch in elementary school? The ones with the bright red piece of cherry and those gross mushy grapes? What a sad excuse for a fruit salad those were.
A fruit salad should be made with the freshest, sweetest fruit you can find. Not something that came from a can. My berry fruit salad with honey lime dressing and mint is my idea of the best summer fruit salad! It’s a must make for Mother’s Day and the 4th of July!
The Berry Salad Breakdown: Ingredients & Swaps
Strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries – When picking out the berries for this fruit salad buy ripe berries, with skin that doesn’t look wrinkled or bruised. I like to smell the berries too. If they smell sweet then it’s a good sign that they’ll likely taste sweet too.
Honey – A little bit of honey makes the flavor of the berries pop! It also balances the tartness of the lime juice. Make this a vegan fruit salad and swap the honey with pure maple syrup.
Lime – Fresh squeezed lime juice should be used for the fruit salad. The flavor is superior to bottle lime juice and you will need the lime zest.
Mint – Mint and berries are a match made for each other! The mint adds a cool, crisp freshness that contrasts with the sweetness of the berries and tartness of the lime juice.
How to Make Berry Fruit Salad
Wash all of your berries and let them dry on a clean dish towel. Don’t put them into the salad bowl when they’re dripping wet.
You’ll want to hull and dice the strawberries, but the rest of the berries can be added in whole. Once the berries are in the serving bowl, add in the chopped mint, zest of a lime and squeeze in the juice. You’ll want to use 2-3 tablespoons of lime juice, which may require 1 or 2 limes depending on how juicy they are.
Add the honey to a small bowl and heat it in the microwave for about 10 seconds or until it’s runny. Pour it over the berries and stir everything together. Heating the honey makes it so that it easily distributes throughout the salad.
Berry Salad Tips (Drying, Dressing, Timing)
- Buy the freshest berries you can find. You can read about how to pick the best strawberries in my post for this Grilled Chicken Salad with Strawberries and Goat Cheese.
- Wash the fresh berries and pat them dry or let them air dry if you have the extra time. If the berries are added to the salad while they’re still wet, they’ll soften faster leaving you with a mushy fruit salad.
- Cut the strawberries so that they are a similar size to the blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries (which should be left whole). This ensures that you get a bite with all the flavors of the different berries.
- Add a simple dressing to the salad. Citrus is a great way to add a pop of flavor to a sweet berry salad and enhance the flavors of them.
- Don’t add the dressing to the salad too far in advance or the berries will get soft. I like to add the dressing when I’m ready to serve the salad, but 30-60 minutes ahead of time should be fine.
Berry Fruit Salad Variations
- Swap the lime for an orange. Use about a teaspoon of orange zest and 2-3 tablespoons of orange juice.
- Substitute honey with pure maple syrup. This will make the berry salad vegan as well.
- Add additional fruit. Cherries would be a great addition.
- Add toasted sliced almonds, coconut or poppy seeds for crunch.
- Serve it as dessert rather that a side dish with a dollop of fresh whipped cream.
Storage & Make-Ahead Tips
Make-Ahead – The honey lime mint dressing can be made a day in advance. Be sure to shake the dressing well before pouring it onto the salad. If the honey has separated, put the dressing in the microwave for 10-15 seconds to warm it slightly so it emulsifies in with the lime juice when shaken.
I don’t recommend washing the berries too far ahead of time, 12 hours at the most. They will have the best texture when washed the day you make the salad.
Storage – This mixed berry salad is best served the day it is made. However, the leftovers will still be ok for 1 days stored in an airtight container in the fridge. Once the dressing is added to the salad the berries will soften and have a less ideal texture.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I keep fruit salad from getting soggy when storing?
The best way to keep fruit salad from getting soggy is to not add the dressing to it. Once the dressing is mixed in, the moisture starts to soften the berries. Add the dressing no more than 30-60 minutes before serving.
What fruits should I avoid mixing with berries?
Avoid mixing highly acidic fruit like pineapple. The flavor will over-power the delicate berries. Also, avoid fruits that brown quickly or get mushy, such as bananas and pears.
Can I add yogurt?
Yes! I recommend using a 1/2 cup of full-fat Greek yogurt. Regular yogurt or non-fat Greek yogurt will get too runny when mixed with the berries. Vanilla Greek yogurt is also delicious. You may need to adjust the amount of honey in the dressing based on the yogurt you are using.
More Fruit Recipes
- Blueberry Corn Feta Salad
- Watermelon Salad with Cucumbers and Feta
- Gluten Free Peach Crisp
- Strawberry Watermelon Rosé Sangria
- Raspberry Almond Chia Overnight Oats
- Peach Tomato Caprese Salad
Berry Fruit Salad
Ingredients
- 6 ounces blueberries
- 6 ounces blackberries
- 6 ounces raspberries
- 16 ounces strawberries hulled and diced
- Zest and juice of a lime
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons finely chopped mint
Instructions
- Wash and dry the berries and add them to a large serving bowl.
- Add in the lime zest, juice and chopped mint.
- In a small microwave safe bowl, add the honey and heat until it’s runny, about 5-10 seconds. Pour the honey over the berries.
- Toss everything together until it’s coated in the dressing. Add additional lime juice or honey as needed.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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