Description
This Easy Creamy Berry Salad is a refreshing and healthy dessert or snack made with a medley of fresh strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries, mixed in a lightly sweetened, creamy vanilla yogurt dressing with hints of lemon, cinnamon, and optional poppy seeds.
Ingredients
Dressing
- 1 Cup Vanilla Yogurt
- 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
- 1 Tablespoon Poppy Seeds (OPTIONAL)
- 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1/8 teaspoon Cinnamon
Fruit
- 1 Pound Fresh Strawberries (stems removed and sliced)
- 12 Ounces Fresh Raspberries
- 1 Pint Fresh Blueberries
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the vanilla yogurt, lemon juice, poppy seeds (if using), vanilla extract, and cinnamon until well combined and smooth.
- Prepare the fruit: Remove stems and slice the strawberries, then place the sliced strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries into a large serving bowl.
- Combine salad: Pour the creamy yogurt dressing over the mixed berries, and gently stir to coat all the fruit evenly without crushing the berries.
- Serve or chill: Serve the berry salad immediately for fresh texture, or refrigerate for up to 2 days to allow flavors to meld while maintaining freshness.
Notes
- Use fresh, ripe berries for the best flavor and texture.
- The poppy seeds are optional but add a nice subtle crunch and visual appeal.
- If you prefer a thicker dressing, drain some liquid from the yogurt before mixing.
- For added sweetness, drizzle a teaspoon of honey or maple syrup into the dressing.
- This salad is best served chilled but avoid letting it sit too long to keep the berries from becoming mushy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
