Orange Berry Fruit Salad With Poppy Seed Dressing

Question 1

What berries and fruit are in orange berry fruit salad?

Accepted Answer

The salad combines 16 ounces of strawberries with the tops removed and cut into bite sized pieces, 8 ounces of blueberries, 8 ounces of blackberries, 8 ounces of raspberries, and 5 mandarin oranges that are peeled and segmented. That mix of juicy berries and citrus gives the salad a range of textures and flavors. One batch serves 8.

Question 2

How do you make the poppy seed dressing for orange berry fruit salad?

Accepted Answer

Mix 1/2 cup honey, 1/4 cup fresh mandarin orange juice or regular fresh orange juice, 2 teaspoons poppy seeds, and a pinch of sea salt until fully incorporated. Then gently toss the fruit in half of the poppy seed dressing and reserve the rest for serving. The whole recipe takes about 10 minutes of prep and needs no cooking.

Question 3

Can you make orange berry fruit salad ahead of time?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The dressing can be mixed up to a week ahead and kept in a covered jar in the refrigerator, and you can combine the sturdier berries with the mandarin oranges a few hours before serving. Add the raspberries and blackberries just before serving because raspberries break down quickly once dressed. Leftovers keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two days, and the salad should not be frozen.

Question 4

How do you keep berry fruit salad from getting soggy?

Accepted Answer

Rinse the berries gently, then spread them on a clean towel and pat them completely dry, since extra water dilutes the dressing. Toss the fruit with just half of the poppy seed dressing right before serving, using a large spoon or your hands and stirring very gently so the berries stay intact. If the dressing seems too thick, whisk in a little more orange juice, and if it seems too thin, stir in a bit more honey.

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