The Best Mixed Berry Fruit Salad Recipe For Summer

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The Best Mixed Berry Fruit Salad Recipe For Summer

May 7, 2024
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The Best Mixed Berry Fruit Salad Recipe For Summer

Nothing says summer like a refreshing fruit salad, especially when it includes with the freshest, juiciest ingredients straight from California’s farms. This delightful Mixed Berry Fruit Salad tastes like sunshine and showcases the best of what the Golden State has to offer this time of year.

Dive Into California Blueberries!

Did you know that some of the sweetest blueberries are grown right here in California? Our unique climate provides the perfect chill these berries crave, resulting in bigger, juicier, and more flavorful blueberries. Whether tossed in a salad or enjoyed on their own, these berries are a true taste of California summer. Get the full scoop on their journey from bush to bowl in our detailed guide on how blueberries are grown in California.

Organically grown Blueberries on the vine at Fairfield Farms

A Day in the Life of a California Blueberry Farmer.

It’s not all sunny skies and easy days in the life of a blueberry farmer, but it sure is rewarding. These dedicated growers spend their days nurturing the soil and tending to their crops so that we can enjoy the fruits of their labor. From the excitement of the first bloom to the satisfaction of a bountiful harvest, these farmers are the backbone of our blueberry supply. Curious about what it takes? Read more about what it’s like to be a blueberry farmer in California.

Kyle Hagerty and Jessica Lawson holding buckets of blueberries at Fairfield Farms

How Blueberries are Grown at Fairfield Farms

Southern California’s foothills are not far from the sun and sand – home to thriving citrus, blueberry and avocado farms. The pristine, fertile hills of the Pauma Valley are only an hour away from major metropolitan areas, but they feel like another world. Click here to read the article.

How Strawberries are Grown at Dirty Girl Produce.

The Strawberry Fields of California

What would a fruit salad be without strawberries? Here in California, strawberries are grown with love and care, thriving in the coastal mists and sunny days. These berries add a pop of color and a burst of sweetness to any dish, especially this fruit salad.

A Day in the Life of a California Strawberry Farmer

A day in the life of a California strawberry farmer begins early, with the sun barely peeking over the horizon. These dedicated farmers walk their fields, checking on the vibrant red berries and ensuring the plants are healthy and thriving. It’s a labor of love involving everything from careful watering to precise pest management, all aimed at growing the sweetest, juiciest strawberries. As the day progresses, once can see farmers harvesting ripe berries, arranging for shipments to local markets, or tending to the soil to ensure future crops are just as bountiful. Read more about what it’s like to be a strawberry farmer in California.

How Strawberries are Grown at Dirty Girl Produce

Wondering how strawberries grow? Joe Schirmer of Dirty Girl Produce in Watsonville, California (Santa Cruz County), recently toured us through his rows of organic strawberries to discuss life and sustainability on the farm. Click here to read the article.

The Secret to a Perfect Cumin Vinaigrette

Every great salad deserves an equally impressive dressing. Our cumin vinaigrette is a game-changer, with its earthy warmth from the cumin balancing the tartness of lime and the sweetness of California honey. Whisking up this dressing might make you feel like a kitchen wizard, and it’s the perfect complement to the fresh greens and berries in your bowl. Here’s how you can whip it up for dressing your next fruit salad!

The Ingredient List for Cumin Vinaigrette

  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • ½ of a shallot
  • 4 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • salt to taste

To Make Cumin Vinaigrette:

Combine cumin, shallot, lime juice, red wine vinegar, and honey in a blender. Slowly drizzle the oil to emulsify the vinaigrette with the blender running on medium speed. Finally, season the vinaigrette with salt.

While we love this Cumin Vinaigrette on this salad, our go-to Lemon Salad Dressing would also be fantastic!

Celebrate Summer with California Grown

As you toss together this fantastic fruit salad, take a moment to appreciate the flavors of the Golden State and the hard work of the California farmers and farmworkers who brought them to your table. Choosing CA GROWN supports our farming community and ensures you get the most delicious and nutritious produce available.

Don’t forget to share the love! Snap a picture of your fruit salad creation and tag us on social media using #CAGROWN. Looking for more inspiration? Follow us on Pinterest for more mouth-watering recipes and ideas!

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Mixed Berry Fruit Salad with vinaigrette being poured over the top.

Mixed Berry Fruit Salad with Cumin Vinaigrette

Meg van der Kruik
Nothing says summer like a refreshing fruit salad, especially when made with the freshest, juiciest ingredients from California. Simple to make and easy to customize with whatever you happen to have on hand, this grown-up fruit salad is sure to be a bright note in your weekly routine.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Course Dressing, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 364 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

For the vinaigrette:

  • 1 TBSP cumin
  • ½ shallot
  • 4 TBSPS lime juice
  • 2 TBSPS red wine vinegar
  • 1 TBSP honey
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • salt to taste

To build the Mixed Berry Salad

  • 5 ounces arugula
  • 1 cup blueberries
  • 2 cups sliced strawberries
  • 1/4 cup toasted pistachios, roughly chopped

Instructions
 

To make the vinaigrette:

  • Combine cumin, shallot, lime juice, red wine vinegar, and honey in a blender. With the blender running on medium speed, slowly drizzle the oil in to emulsify the vinaigrette. Finally, season with salt.

To store the viniagrette:

  • Store refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

To build the Mixed Berry Salad:

  • Layer the arugula on a serving platter and season lightly with salt.

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Nutrition

Calories: 364kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 4gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 22gSodium: 15mgPotassium: 409mgFiber: 4gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 928IUVitamin C: 57mgCalcium: 97mgIron: 2mg
Keyword blueberry, cumin, fruit salad, strawberry, vinaigrette
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