Fresh Summer Berry Salad (Printable)

Refreshing berry medley with mint and honey, ready in 10 minutes.

# What You'll 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 Make It:

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 salad.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It comes together faster than you can set the table, no cooking required.
  • The honey-lemon dressing lets each berry taste like itself, just a little brighter.
  • It's the kind of dish that makes people think you spent hours when you spent minutes.
02 -
  • Don't hull the strawberries too early or they'll weep liquid and turn mushy before you're ready to serve.
  • The acid in the lemon juice prevents the berries from oxidizing and turning dark, which is why it matters even though you barely taste it.
03 -
  • Buy berries a day before you need them and let them sit in the fridge uncovered so excess moisture evaporates and they concentrate in flavor.
  • If your berries taste sour, add an extra half tablespoon of honey, but taste as you go because the sweetness builds.
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