Berry Fruit Salad with Honey Balsamic Dressing

This is a simple fruit salad that’s perfect for summer cookouts or when berries are in season. The honey balsamic dressing adds just enough sweetness and tang without overpowering the fruit.

June Arthurs
January 30, 2026
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Ingredients (~8 servings)

  • 3 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 3 Tbsp granulated sugar
  • 3 Tbsp honey
  • ~1 1/2 lbs fresh strawberries, halved
  • ~1 lb fresh blueberries
  • 1/2 lb fresh raspberries
  • 1/2 lb fresh blackberries
  • Fresh mint for garnish (optional)

Make the Honey Balsamic Dressing

In a small mixing bowl whisk together the balsamic vinegar and sugar until the sugar is mostly dissolved.

The sugar might not completely dissolve at first but will finish dissolving once it sits with the fruit.

Whisk in the honey until well combined.

Combine the Fruit and Dressing

Add the strawberries, blueberries, and blackberries to a large serving bowl.

Pour the dressing over the fruit and toss gently to coat everything.

Add the raspberries last and give it one more gentle toss – raspberries break apart easily so you want to handle them as little as possible.

Let the Flavors Develop

Let the fruit salad rest in the refrigerator for ~15-20 minutes before serving.

This gives the fruit time to release some juices and the dressing to fully coat everything.

Garnish with fresh mint leaves if using and serve chilled.

Berry Fruit Salad with Honey Balsamic Dressing

This is a simple fruit salad that’s perfect for summer cookouts or when berries are in season. The honey balsamic dressing adds just enough sweetness and tang without overpowering the fruit.
prep time15 minutes
resting or cooling time20 minutes
total time35 minutes

Ingredients

Ingredients (~8 servings)

  • 3 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 3 Tbsp granulated sugar
  • 3 Tbsp honey
  • ~1 1/2 lbs fresh strawberries, halved
  • ~1 lb fresh blueberries
  • 1/2 lb fresh raspberries
  • 1/2 lb fresh blackberries
  • Fresh mint for garnish, optional

Instructions

  • Whisk balsamic vinegar and sugar in a small bowl until mostly dissolved.
  • Add honey and mix well.
  • Combine strawberries, blueberries, and blackberries in a large serving bowl.
  • Pour dressing over fruit and toss gently.
  • Add raspberries and give a final light toss.
  • Refrigerate for 15-20 minutes to develop flavors.
  • Garnish with mint leaves if desired.
  • Serve chilled.

Notes

Handle raspberries gently to prevent breaking.