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Fresh Berry Salad
This isn't really salad. I only call it a salad because everything goes into a bowl. It's just fresh seasonal berries that balance almost every meal from breakfast to dessert.
Flexable
StrawberriesBlueberriesRaspberries
Ingredients
16 ounce strawberries
8 ounce raspberries
8 ounce blueberries
8 ounce blackberries (optional)
Method
- 1Wash and dry all of the berries.
- 2Quarter the strawberries.
- 3Place the strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries into a large serving bowl.
- 4Layer the berries rather than stirring to keep the raspberries intact and the presentation pretty.
- 5Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to eat.
Notes
- don't toss the berries together because the raspberries mash easily and the blueberries sink to the bottom.
- For extra sweetness, sprinkle with a little sugar or stir in 1 tablespoon strawberry jam, just like my mom used to.
- A drizzle of balsamic glaze turns this into a simple summer dessert.
- Keeps well in the refrigerator for 1-2 days.
Swaps
- Use any combination of berries.
- Add chopped fresh mint or basil.
- Cherries, peaches, nectarines, and plums are excellent additions in the summer.
Use It Again
- Serve over yogurt and granola for breakfast.
- Spoon over waffles, pancakes, or French toast.
- Top vanilla ice cream for an easy dessert.
- Pack leftovers for snacks throughout the week.
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