This bright berry fruit salad takes just 6 minutes to make and has a creamy burst of flavor with every bite— thanks to a secret ingredient: Barleans Orange Cream Omega Oil. It’s creamy, citrusy, and the perfect balance to the sweet fresh fruit.
- No added sugar, just fresh fruit and a creamy orange dressing
- Quick to prep with berries and soft fruits
- Naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, and kid-approved
- Ideal for dinner, dessert, or potluck tables
- Easily customizable with seasonal fruits
Quick Tips for Best Results
This salad is all about freshness—here’s how to keep it tasting (and looking) its best:
- Dry your berries: Extra water waters down the flavor and dressing. Pat dry after washing.
- Add dressing right before serving: Mixing it too early softens the berries. If making ahead, store the fruit separately and toss with dressing just before serving.
- Gently stir: Use a soft spatula or spoon to fold in the dressing so you don’t squish the fruit.
Serving with brunch? Pair it with a batch of Sourdough Pancakes or Sweet Cream Waffles for a bright and beautiful spread.
Can I Use Frozen Berries?
For smoothies, absolutely. For fresh fruit salad? Not so much… Once thawed, the frozen berries get soft and release their juices, which will make your salad watery and mushy.
Make It Your Own – Variations
This salad is super flexible. Here are a few fun twists:
- Citrus Twist: Add segmented mandarin oranges or blood oranges for extra color and zing.
- Tropical Vibes: Mix in fresh mango, pineapple, or kiwi.
- Creamy Version: Add a spoonful of vanilla Greek yogurt to the dressing for a more traditional creamy fruit salad.
- Nutty Crunch: Top with toasted coconut flakes or chopped almonds just before serving.
More Fresh Ideas to Serve with This
- Raspberry Lime Freezer Jam: Keep the berry theme going!
- The Best Banana Bread with Sour Cream: A moist, crowd-pleasing addition for brunch or snacks.
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Orange Cream Fruit Salad
Ingredients
- 2 pounds washed and sliced strawberries
- 1-2 pounds Blueberries
- 1/8 cup Barleans Orange Cream Omega Oil
- A squeeze of lemon or lime juice
- 1-2 pounds blackberries or raspberries, sliced peaches, nectarines or pomegranate kernels
- 1 tbsp poppy seeds optional, for garnish and texture
Instructions
- Wash and slice berries (or other fruit) and place in bowl.
- Squeeze the juice of lime over top.
- Drizzle Orange Cream Oil On top.
- Sprinkle Poppy Seeds If Using
- Mix gently and serve!
Notes
- Let berries dry before adding them to your salad, so they don't add excess water to your bowel.
- Do not add dressing till right before you serve! The longer fruit sits in the dressing, the softer it gets… And no one like mushy fruit 😉 If you are making it ahead, just place prepped berries in a covered bowl and add dressing right before serving!
- Stir in dressing gently so you don't squish berries.
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About Juliea
Juliea Huffaker is the creator of Farmhouse Harvest, and dedicated to teaching from-scratch cooking, sourdough baking, gardening, and food preservation. With over 25 years of hands-on experience she has preserved hundreds of jars of produce, mastered the art of meats and sourdough baking, and nurtured a thriving organic garden. Her recipes and articles have been featured across the web. And she’s passionate about inspiring others to embrace a simpler, self-sufficient life style.
