Citrus Berry Spring Feast (Printable Version)

Bright blend of citrus and fresh berries with mint, lightly sweetened for a fresh spring treat.

# Ingredient List:

→ Citrus Fruits

01 - 2 large oranges, peeled and segmented
02 - 1 large pink grapefruit, peeled and segmented
03 - 1 lemon, juiced
04 - 1 lime, juiced

→ Berries

05 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
06 - 1 cup fresh blueberries
07 - 1 cup fresh raspberries
08 - 1 cup fresh blackberries

→ Dressing & Garnish

09 - 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
10 - 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, finely sliced
11 - 1 teaspoon lemon zest
12 - 1 teaspoon lime zest

# Directions:

01 - In a large bowl, gently combine the orange and grapefruit segments with the strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, lime juice, honey or maple syrup, lemon zest, and lime zest until well combined.
03 - Pour the dressing over the fruit and gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly.
04 - Sprinkle the mint over the salad and toss lightly once more to distribute.
05 - Serve immediately, or chill for up to 2 hours for enhanced flavors before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It takes fifteen minutes from fruit to table, making it your secret weapon for unexpected guests or lazy weekend brunches.
  • The combination of tart citrus and sweet berries with that mint finish tastes somehow both light and completely satisfying.
  • You can prep it ahead and let the flavors mingle while you shower or get yourself together, which feels like cheating in the best way.
02 -
  • Fresh berries release their liquid quickly once cut, especially strawberries and raspberries, which means this salad gets better and more flavorful after sitting for thirty minutes but starts falling apart after three hours.
  • The juice from the fruit and the dressing create their own syrup by the time you eat it, which sounds weird but tastes amazing—that's not a mistake, that's the whole point.
03 -
  • Segment your citrus over a bowl to catch all those precious juices—that liquid becomes part of your dressing and nothing goes to waste.
  • If your berries came in a container with juice pooled at the bottom, pour that juice into your dressing instead of discarding it because that's pure fruit flavor right there.
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