Fruit Salad

This fresh fruit salad recipe is a diabetic-friendly, easy fruit salad made with strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, oranges, lime juice, stevia, and feta cheese. It’s designed for anyone looking for a refreshing low added sugar side dish or snack and is ready in about 15 minutes.

This berry fruit salad combines sweet fresh fruit with tangy lime juice and salty feta for a bright, refreshing dish that works for brunches, summer gatherings, or healthy snacking. The combination of berries and citrus gives this fruit salad recipe a naturally sweet flavor without needing added sugar.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Easy fruit salad ready in minutes
• Naturally sweet with stevia instead of sugar
• Packed with fresh fruit and fiber-rich berries
• Tangy lime dressing balances the sweetness
• Great for meal prep, brunch, or summer BBQs
• Diabetic-friendly with lower added sugar

Fruit Salad

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Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 1 cup strawberries sliced
• 1 cup blueberries
• 1 cup blackberries
• 1 cup raspberries
• 2 oranges peeled and segmented
• Juice of 1 lime
• 1 –2 tablespoons stevia sweetener
• ⅓ –½ cup crumbled feta cheese
• Optional: fresh mint leaves

Method

 

1. Wash and dry all the fresh fruit. Slice the strawberries and peel the oranges into segments.
2. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the lime juice and stevia until combined.
3. Add the strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, and oranges to a large mixing bowl.
4. Pour the lime dressing over the fruit and gently toss to coat evenly.
5. Top the fruit salad with crumbled feta cheese and garnish with fresh mint if desired

Notes

We tested this fruit salad multiple ways and found that adding the feta right before serving keeps the texture fresh and creamy. For best results, chill the fruit before mixing so the salad stays cold and refreshing without becoming watery.

Approximate Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: ~120
• Protein: ~3g
• Fiber: ~5–6g
• Net Carbs: ~12–15g
• Added Sugar: 0g

Tips for Best Results

• Use cold fruit for the best texture.
• Add raspberries last to prevent crushing.
• Fresh lime juice gives the best flavor compared to bottled juice.
• Let the salad chill for 10–15 minutes before serving.
• Pat berries dry well so excess moisture doesn’t water down the dressing.

Variations & Substitutions

• Swap feta for goat cheese for a creamier flavor.
• Use mandarin oranges instead of fresh oranges.
• Add chia seeds for extra fiber.
• Replace stevia with monk fruit sweetener.
• Add chopped mint or basil for freshness.
• Include seedless grapes if you want more sweetness.

Serving Suggestions

This easy fruit salad pairs well with:

• Grilled chicken or salmon
• Greek yogurt parfaits
• Breakfast casseroles
• Cottage cheese bowls
• Low carb brunch recipes