Wash all the fruits under cool, running water. Place the blueberries and raspberries in a sieve and gently rinse them with water, shaking the sieve to avoid crushing the fruits. Pat the strawberries dry, remove the stems, and cut the larger strawberries into quarters or bite-sized slices (about 1–2 cm). Wash the apple, cut it in half, remove the core, and dice it into small cubes of about 1 cm. Transfer the chopped fruits to a large, flat bowl so they can be easily mixed.
Description
A light, summer fruit salad combining aromatic Masurian blueberries with strawberries, raspberries, and crunchy apple, drizzled with a delicate natural yogurt mixed with honey and lemon juice. The dish is inspired by Masurian summer — simplicity, seasonality, and the freshness of fruits. The salad features vibrant colors (blue blueberries, red strawberries and raspberries, and light pieces of apple), a delicate creamy texture thanks to the honey yogurt, and a pleasant sweet-tart balance. It works great as an afternoon snack for kids, a light dessert after lunch, or a side for a summer picnic. It can be served chilled in bowls, garnished with fresh mint and optionally sprinkled with oats for crunch.
Ingredients Used
Ingredients (9)
- Blueberry 200 g
- Strawberry 300 g
- Raspberry 150 g
- Apple 0.8 pcs (~150 g)
- Lemon 0.8 pcs (~60 g)
- Natural yogurt 400 g
- Honey 60 ml
- ✨ Optional
- Oat flakes 50 g
- Fresh mint 1 bunch (~30 g)
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Preparation steps
Preparing the fruits
Yogurt dressing
In a separate bowl, pour in 400 ml of natural yogurt. Add 60 g of honey and squeeze the juice from half a lemon (first press the lemon on the counter, then cut and squeeze to get as much juice as possible; half a lemon is usually about ~30 ml). Use a whisk or fork and vigorously mix for about 30–45 seconds until the honey is completely dissolved in the yogurt and the dressing is smooth. Taste and add a little more lemon juice if needed (to taste).
Assembly
Drizzle the prepared dressing evenly over the fruit: first pour in half of the dressing, then gently mix with a wooden spoon or silicone spatula, making movements from the bottom up to avoid crushing the fruit. After mixing, taste – if the salad is not sweet or sour enough, add the rest of the dressing or a bit of honey/lemon juice. Mix briefly, max. 20–30 seconds — the fruit should be coated with the dressing but retain its shape.
Resting and seasoning
Set the salad aside for 8–10 minutes in a cool place (e.g., on the terrace or in the fridge on the top shelf) to let the flavors meld — the yogurt with honey will lightly marinate the fruits and enhance the aroma of the berries. After this time, gently mix again and check the taste; if necessary, season with a few drops of lemon juice.
Serving
Transfer the salad to four bowls. If you are using oats, first toast them in a dry pan for 2–3 minutes over medium heat until lightly browned and fragrant; set aside to cool and sprinkle before serving. Garnish each portion with fresh mint leaves. Serve immediately while the oats are still crunchy.
Fun Fact
In Masuria, blueberries were traditionally picked in the summer during forest walks; they were added to simple desserts with milk or cream. The combination of blueberries with honey is a natural, local sweet-and-sour pairing.
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Tips
Serve chilled in colorful bowls; for older children, you can add a teaspoon of finely chopped nuts for crunch. To make the dish more filling, add one tablespoon of cooked millet per serving.
Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 24 hours. The dressing may cause the fruit to release juice — gently mix before serving. Freezing fresh fruit salad with yogurt is not recommended (it will lose its texture).
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