20+ Simple Salads Made with Fresh Berries

As we transition to a new season, there are lots of opportunities to enjoy fresh berries right now. Strawberries and Raspberries are in season and today I am sharing some great ways to make the most of these delicious berries with a few recipes for salads with fresh berries.

These salad recipes are great for transitioning to fall, while still maintaining some healthy meal ideas.

A round up of salads made with fresh berries

Hi Friends! One of the best parts of Summer is its bounty of fresh berries and delicious salad greens. Put the two together and you have simple Summer salads topped with juicy, delicious berries. There’s nothing better. And to help you create seasonal meals that your family will love, I pulled together 14 Simple Salads Made with Fresh Berries from some of my favorite bloggers.

Here on the Organized Island, we love a good salad recipe. The simpler, the better. As a matter of fact, I have pages dedicated to all of our favorite salads from the past few years so you have plenty of ideas to get you started. And it’s no secret that I love using fresh produce that’s in season to save money and get the most out of what’s available each season.

To help you create seasonal meals that your family will love, I pulled together 14 Simple Salad Recipes Made with Fresh Berries from some of my favorite bloggers.

14 Simple Salad Recipes Made with Fresh Berries

Arugula Salad with Blackberries and Goat Cheese

Strawberry Almond Salad

This is a picture of a fresh green salad topped with strawberries, blueberries and raspberries along with pistachio crusted goat cheese.

Triple Berry Pistachio Goat Cheese Salad | Cooking on the Front Burner

Easy Chicken Salad with Greek Yogurt Dressing

Strawberry Yogurt Chicken Salad

Spinach Arugula Salad

This is a picture of a fresh berry cheesecake dessert salad with strawberries and blueberries.

Berry Cheesecake Dessert Salad | Flavor Mosaic

Red white and Blue fruit salad

This is a picture of a cucumber salad with fresh mint and strawberries.

Strawberry Cucumber Mint Salad | Wicked Spatula

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This is a picture of a arugula salad topped with blackberries, strawberries and blue cheese.

Summer Berry Arugula Salad | Flavor the Moments

Strawberry Fluff Salad

This is a picture of a grilled chicken salad topped with fruit salsa and poppy seed dressing.

Grilled Chicken Salad with Fruit Salsa & Poppy Seed Dressing | Atta Girl Says

This is a picture of a blueberry dessert salad topped with crunchy pretzel bits.

Blueberry Pretzel Dessert Salad | The Farmwife Feeds

This is a picture of a salad topped with chicken, blackberries, raspberries, almonds and cucumbers.

Berry Delicious Avocado Chicken Salad | Food Wine Sunshine

This is a picture of a fresh raspberry vinaigrette dressing in a glass jar.

Homemade Fresh Raspberry Vinaigrette Salad Dressing | Powered By Mom

This is a picture of a spinach salad topped with blueberries and blue cheese.

Blueberry Blue Cheese Salad Recipe | Mama Likes to Cook

This is a picture of a fresh berry and cucumber salad with mint, strawberries and blueberries.

Strawberry Cucumber Salad | Finding Zest

This is a picture of a mixed green salad topped with fresh sliced apples, strawberries, blueberries and nuts. Along with a chocolate vinaigrette.

Refreshing Summer Salad with Chocolate Balsamic Vinaigrette | Foodal

Time Saving Berry Salad Tips

Wash Berries the Right Way – Wash berries gently in cold water right before using them. Washing too early can make them soften faster and spoil more quickly.
Dry Berries Completely – Pat berries dry with paper towels or use a salad spinner lined with paper towels. Dry berries help prevent watery salads.
Add Delicate Berries Last – Raspberries and blackberries can break apart easily, so fold them in gently at the end.
Use Firm Strawberries – Choose ripe but firm strawberries for the best texture. Softer strawberries release too much juice into the salad.
Chill Before Serving – Refrigerating the salad for 20–30 minutes before serving helps the flavors blend and keeps the fruit extra refreshing on warm days.
Use Seasonal Berries to Save Money – Buying berries in season or on sale can make fruit salads much more budget friendly.
Stretch Expensive Berries – Mix berries with grapes, apples, mandarin oranges, or melon to make the salad more affordable while still colorful and flavorful.
Make Ahead Tip – Prep and wash berries ahead of time, but assemble the salad close to serving for the freshest texture.

Refreshing fresh berry salads are easy to make, help you save money at the grocery store and pack a nutritional punch. I hope that you’ll give one of these recipes a try.

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