This easy Orange Berry Fruit Salad recipe is PERFECT for warmer weather. The combination of fresh berries with juicy oranges & our simple citrus dressing is light, fresh, and SO GOOD!

A white serving bowl of orange berry fruit salad

This Orange Fruit Salad Never Misses!

Say no to sad, soggy fruit salad, and YES to colors and flavors that actually go together! We’ve got ALL kinds of fruit salad recipes on our blog, but this orange berry fruit salad is definitely one worth trying!

🍓 EASE: This summer berry salad is the perfect side dish for brunch or dinner. It’s quick & easy (just some simple washing, slicing & stirring!) and made from simple ingredients you’ll love.

🍊 FLAVORS: The sweet and tangy combination of fresh berries with the citrus notes from the oranges are a match made in heaven! Then, you’ll get subtle notes of honey and maybe some vanilla or fresh mint, depending on the extras you add!

🍯 TOP TIPS: Fruit salad softens as soon as it’s dressed, so I recommend serving this fresh fruit salad within 1-2 hours. of making it for the best texture. It’ll keep up to 3 days in the fridge, but gets softer and softer with time.

Happy cooking! xo, Emily

Gather Your Ingredients

So what makes this berry orange fruit salad taste so good? FRESH ingredients that complement each other and don’t compete! Let’s take a look:

Ingredients for orange berry fruit salad

Clementines or Mandarins. While you can certainly supreme regular oranges, I prefer the ease of using clementines or mandarin oranges. I usually use fresh ones (like Cuties or Halos), since they’ll have better flavor than canned mandarin oranges.
Fresh Strawberries. Then, you’ll need plenty of ripe strawberries! These tend to be less expensive than other berries, so we use more of them. It’s a great way to add color & flavor while saving a little money!
Fresh Blueberries. Look for firm, ripe berries!
Fresh Blackberries. They look gorgeous here! If you’re not a fan of the texture, you can swap them out. Use more strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries instead!
Maybe Fresh Raspberries. If your raspberries aren’t too soft, they add great color & flavor to this berry orange salad!
Fresh Orange Juice. For the orange honey dressing, freshly squeeze orange juice or best-quality store-bought juice will give you the best flavor. You don’t need much!
Honey or Agave. We’re just adding a little sweetness to highlight all the sweetness of the fresh fruit!
Optional Extras: Then, you can choose if you want to add any extra flavor. You can choose 1/4-1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds, a few drops of vanilla extract, or some fresh mint. I did fresh mint for the pictures, but I’ve used each of these with good results!

How To Make Orange Berry Fruit Salad, Step By Step

As always, you can find the full recipe with ingredient amounts, detailed instructions, and tips in the recipe card below.

Making orange berry fruit salad, step by step

Combine. Add oranges, strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries (if using) to a large bowl.
Make The Dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together orange juice and honey/agave until smooth and dissolved. Stir in optional fresh mint, vanilla extract, or poppy seeds, if using.
Drizzle The Dressing over the fruit salad and gently stir so you don’t crush the berries.
Serve & Store. Enjoy or store in the fridge until you’re ready to serve. The fruit is delicate and will start to soften right away, so we recommend eating this within 1-2 hours of making, for best results. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge 1-2 days.

Bowls of fruit salad with oranges and fresh berries

FAQ + Tips And Tricks For The Best Berry Orange Fruit Salad

Serving Suggestions To Try. This Orange berry fruit salad is gorgeous in a big serving bowl as a side dish at dinner, but you can also pair it with yogurt & granola at breakfast, or serve it with dollops of whipped cream for a healthy dessert!

Prep Ahead Tips. Fruit salad will have the best texture within 1-2 hours of making it, but you CAN get ahead by washing and prepping some of the fruit, and the dressing. I use this technique for washing berries to make them last longer for my strawberries & blueberries. Then, you can mix up the dressing (stored separately!) and you can prep and segment the oranges ahead of time, then. I just need to wash the black berries and raspberries right before serving!

Even More Variations To Try. Feel free to use my honey lime fruit salad dressing instead of the orange dressing here. Or, try adding orange zest or even fresh basil leaves instead of fresh mint! (It sounds weird, I know, but once you’ve tried my strawberry basil lemonade, you’ll get the hype!)

More Fruit Salad Recipes To Try

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Honey Lime Fruit Salad

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Cherry Berry Fruit Salad

Winter Fruit Salad

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Orange Berry Fruit Salad

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Emily Dixon, One Lovely Life

This easy Orange Berry Fruit Salad recipe is PERFECT for warmer weather. The combination of fresh berries with juicy oranges & our simple citrus dressing is light, fresh, and SO GOOD!

Prep Time: 20

Total Time: 20

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Servings: Cups Fruit Salad

Calories: 56kcal

Ingredients

2 cups Mandarin Oranges or Clementines (peeled, and segments separated)
2 cups Strawberries, sliced
1 1/2 cups Blueberries
1 1/2 cups Blackberries
1 cup Raspberries (ONLY if they're on the firm side, or you're serving soon after making this!)*
2 Tablespoons Fresh Orange Juice
1 Tablespoon Honey or Agave Nectar
OPTIONAL: 2 Tablespoons fresh mint, 2-3 drops of vanilla extract or 1/4-1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds

Instructions

Combine. Add oranges, strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries (if using) to a large bowl.
Make The Dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together orange juice and honey/agave until smooth and dissolved. Stir in optional fresh mint, vanilla extract, or poppy seeds, if using.
Drizzle The Dressing over the fruit salad and gently stir so you don't crush the berries.
Serve & Store. Enjoy or store in the fridge until you're ready to serve. The fruit is delicate and will start to soften right away, so we recommend eating this within 1-2 hours of making, for best results. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge 1-2 days.

Notes

Raspberries are a delicious addition, but they can be delicate to work with. If your raspberries are on the soft side, you may want to leave them out here, or sprinkle them on right at the end.