Fresh Berry Bowl (Printable Version)

Seasonal berries tossed with lemon juice and mint, perfect for a light breakfast or snack.

# What You'll Need:

01 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered

02 - 1 cup fresh blueberries

03 - 1 cup fresh raspberries

04 - 1 cup fresh blackberries

05 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

06 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional, for vegan)

07 - 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest

08 - 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, chopped

01 - Gently rinse all berries under cold water and pat dry thoroughly with paper towels to remove excess moisture.

02 - Place strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries in a large mixing bowl and toss gently to combine.

03 - In a small bowl, whisk together fresh lemon juice, honey or maple syrup, and finely grated lemon zest until well blended.

04 - Drizzle the citrus dressing over the berry mixture and toss gently to evenly coat all fruit without crushing delicate berries.

05 - Sprinkle chopped fresh mint leaves over the dressed berries and toss lightly to distribute.

06 - Serve immediately for optimal freshness, or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to serve as a chilled berry bowl.

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It comes together in literally ten minutes, no cooking required
The combination of lemon and mint makes ordinary berries taste like something from a fancy cafe

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Berries keep their texture best if you dress them right before serving, not hours ahead
If you taste your berries and they are already perfect, skip the sweetener entirely

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Let the berries come to room temperature before serving, cold fruit has less flavor
Toss the mint with a tiny pinch of sugar before adding it to the bowl