Citrus and Berry Spring Fruit (Print View)

Bright spring fruit medley with berries, citrus, fresh mint, and a light sweet glaze.

# Components:

→ 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 and 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 refrigerate for up to 2 hours to enhance flavors before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in the time it takes to brew coffee, yet tastes like you've been planning it for days.
  • The combination of sweet berries and tangy citrus feels like spring decided to show up in a bowl.
  • It works for breakfast, brunch, dessert, or that mysterious afternoon snack nobody talks about.
  • Naturally vegan and gluten-free without any of the fussiness that usually comes with those labels.
02 -
  • Don't let the fruit sit in the dressing for hours before serving—the berries will break down and turn the whole thing into something closer to fruit soup, which isn't what we're going for.
  • Fresh mint changes everything, but only if you slice it just before you need it; even an hour sitting around and it starts to darken and turn bitter.
03 -
  • Use a microplane for zesting—it creates that fine, almost powdery texture that actually integrates into the dressing instead of sitting there in flakes.
  • Taste the dressing before you pour it over the fruit; this takes thirty seconds and saves you from having to guess if it needs adjusting.
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