Berry Breakfast Fruit Salad with Citrus Mint Dressing is a delicious and refreshing breakfast that will brighten up your mornings and leave you feeling energized all day long. Get ready for a breakfast experience like no other!
Our Berry Breakfast Fruit Salad with Citrus Mint Dressing is here to awaken your taste buds and add a burst of vibrant flavors to your morning routine. Packed with juicy berries, tangy citrus fruits, and a hint of refreshing mint, this delightful salad will not only tantalize your senses but also provide you with essential nutrients to kick-start your day. This fruit salad is an easy meal or side.
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Why We Love This Easy Breakfast Fruit Salad Recipe
We’ve fallen in love with this minted fruit salad recipe for its quick and easy preparation, making it ideal for hectic mornings. With simple ingredients, it’s a breeze to put together a delightful breakfast that the whole family will enjoy.
- Quick and Easy: This fruit salad comes together easily, making it perfect for busy mornings.
- Easy Ingredients: With only a handful of simple ingredients such as fresh berries, you can create a delicious and healthy breakfast option.
- Family Friendly: The vibrant colors and sweet-tart flavors of this berry salad make it a hit with both kids and adults.
Ingredient Notes for this Berry Breakfast Fruit Salad with Citrus Mint Dressing
- Strawberries: Fresh strawberries are the star of this recipe, but you can also use other berries like blueberries or blackberries for a different twist.
- Raspberries: Raspberries add a delightful tartness to the salad and complement the sweetness of the strawberries.
- Strawberry Glaze: The strawberry glaze adds a glossy finish and enhances the overall fruity flavor of the salad.
See my recipe card below for a complete list of the ingredients with measurements.
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Variations and Substitutions for the Best Breakfast Fruit Salad
This versatile brunch fruit salad recipe allows you to customize your salad according to your preferences and dietary needs. Embrace the freedom to experiment and create a fruit salad that perfectly suits your taste buds.
- Homemade Glaze: For a homemade touch, you can make your own strawberry glaze using fresh strawberries, a bit of sugar, and water.
- Sugar-Free Vanilla Syrup: If you prefer a sugar-free option, you can use a drizzle of sugar-free vanilla syrup as a substitute for regular vanilla syrup.
How to Make Fruit Salad with Mint Citrus Dressing
These are the basic steps for making the perfect Fruit Salad with Mint Citrus Dressing. Refer to the full, printable recipe card below for detailed instructions and nutrition information.
Step 1: Mix Fruit Together
First, wash the berries, and cut the fruit into bite-sized pieces. Then in a large mixing bowl, combine the strawberries, raspberries, and orange slices. Use a spoon to gently toss the fruits together.
Step 2: Make Dressing
Next, in a small bowl, combine the water, lemon juice, mint extract, vanilla syrup, and strawberry glaze. Then use a whisk to mix the ingredients together until well combined.
Step 3: Combine Fruit and Dressing
Pour the dressing on top of the mixed fruit. Then use a spoon to mix the dressing onto the fruit, ensuring everything is fully coated. Finally, cover the place and refrigerate for an hour until ready to serve.
Recipe FAQs for Healthy Fruit Salad for Breakfast
Expert Tips for Making This Fruit Salad Dressing Recipe
Take your breakfast fruit salad dressing to the next level with these tips. From properly storing to enhancing the flavors, these recommendations will help you create a fruit salad that’s bursting with freshness and taste and an easy recipe to start the day.
- How to Store: To maintain the freshness of your fruit salad, store it covered in an airtight container in the refrigerator. This will help preserve the flavors and prevent the fruits from oxidizing.
- Use Fresh Fruit: Whenever possible, use fresh and ripe fruits for your salad. Fresh fruits offer the best flavors and textures, enhancing the overall taste of the salad.
- Fresh Mint: Add a burst of freshness to your fruit salad by incorporating fresh mint leaves. The mint adds a delightful aroma and complements the flavors of the citrus salad dressing.
- Additions: Walnuts or sweeten with some shredded coconut or pomegranate seeds.
What to Serve with Berry Breakfast Fruit Salad with Citrus Mint Dressing
Berry Breakfast Fruit Salad with Citrus Mint Dressing
Equipment
Ingredients
Berry Salad
- ¾ cup Strawberries, quartered
- ½ cup Raspberries
- ½ cup Mandarin orange slices
Citrus Mint Dressing
- 1 teaspoon Mint extract
- ¼ cup Lemon juice
- ¼ cup Water
- 2 tablespoons Vanilla syrup
- 2 tablespoons Strawberry glaze
Garnish
- 1 tablespoon Mint leaves, fresh, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Sugar
Instructions
- Combine the strawberries, raspberries, and mandarin orange slices in a mixing bowl, gently stirring them with a spoon.
- Combine the water, lemon juice, mint extract, vanilla syrup, and strawberry glaze in a separate bowl. Whisk until thoroughly mixed.
- Drizzle the dressing onto the fruit, ensuring that everything is coated, and stir with a spoon.
- After covering, let the fruit sit in the refrigerator for 1 hour to absorb some of the dressing.
- Remove from the refrigerator and serve, optionally garnishing with mint leaves and sugar.
Expert Tips
- How to Store: To maintain the freshness of your fruit salad, store it covered in an airtight container in the refrigerator. This will help preserve the flavors and prevent the fruits from oxidizing.
- Use Fresh Fruit: Whenever possible, use fresh and ripe fruits for your salad. Fresh fruits offer the best flavors and textures, enhancing the overall taste of the salad.
- Fresh Mint: Add a burst of freshness to your fruit salad by incorporating fresh mint leaves. The mint adds a delightful aroma and complements the flavors of the citrus salad dressing.
