I can hardly believe it’s Memorial Day weekend! Wasn’t I just baking Christmas cookies?
I haven’t even had time to go on my “let’s try to stuff my big old butt in a bikini diet” yet (oh, the image of that is so not a good thing).
And now it’s time to bring out the red, white and blue and start celebrating the start of summer and remembering those who died while serving their country.
A little picnic or two doesn’t hurt either.
I do have the PERFECT side dish for you to take to your picnic though!
A Summer Mixed Berry Salad
Isn’t she purdy all red, white and blue like that?
Psst – this would be PERFECT for 4th Of July also (see previous mention of red, white and blue). Or Tuesday. Any old day will do.
And it’s SUPER EASY to make also.
Really.
The hardest part of this mixed berry salad is making the dressing, because that involves using a measuring spoon (gasp).

Yum! This quick and easy summer mixed berry salad with sour cream honey dressing will be the perfect healthy side dish for your next barbecue or picnic!
- 2 cups strawberries cut in halves 1 - 1 lb container
- 2 cups raspberries 2 - 6 oz containers
- 2 cups blueberries 1 - 1 pint container
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 Tablespoons honey
- 2 Tablespoons orange juice
- Remove hull from strawberries and cut strawberries in half.
- Gently mix strawberries, blueberries and raspberries.
- Prepare sour cream mixture by whisking the honey and orange juice into the sour cream.
- Put the sour cream honey dressing in a small bowl or pitcher next to your salad and allow your guests to drizzle it on their summer berries as desired .
- You may also make individual ramekins of the dressing for your guests to use as a dip if you prefer.
- Then just sit back and wait for the compliments to pour in.
You can also make this salad as a mason jar salad with the dressing at the bottom and the berries layered on the top (red, white and blue of course).
Just screw the lids on them and throw them in your vintage cooler and they’re good to travel.
Super cute and you would look so stylish if you brought these to Aunt Martha’s summer shindig.
Of course, if Aunt Martha is over the age of 60 she would probably think you are nuts for asking her to eat out of a canning jar.
Assuming Aunt Martha doesn’t do Pinterest, of course.
Do you see the little bit of dressing slowly dripping down the mouth of the pitcher? Yeah, I won’t even get into how long it took me to perfect that “casual” look!
Today is also Farmhouse Friday so please stop by and visit all the other farmhouse bloggers and see what PATRIOTIC things they have up their red, white and blue sleeves:
BTW, Farmhouse Friday is going to take a break over the summer months. I’d say there’s lots of crops to be attended to, but my two tomato plants, row of lettuce and pepper plant only take up so much time, so it’s more of a “we’ll be sipping mojitos at the pool on Fridays” kind of break.
Here’s some other fun patriotic decor ideas and summer recipes I have cooked up for you. Please feel free to browse around:
Patriotic 4th Of July Desserts
Retro Picnic Supplies For Your Fourth Of July Barbecue
Tammy Hart
Well that looks yummy! I’ll have to try this for the family Memorial Day potluck with my hubby’s family. He decided to take a smoked brisket this year so that leaves me in charge of a salad or dessert….I think this covers BOTH. Brilliant! Can I take a moment to add, encouraging the hubby to take the plunge and spend the money on a smoker/grill/cooker thingy, BEST IDEA EVER! He takes that job seriously and doesn’t require any help with the cooking. He prefers me to steer clear while he works his magic. So, I’ll create this wonderful berry salad you have graciously share today and read my Kindle, while he slaves away on the brisket. Thanks for sharing!
Pam
And THAT is why I love summer. My husband loves to grill out, so I just buy a buy of hamburger, chicken and a few steaks and he’s more than happy to cook them 🙂 I have been eyeing a smoker for Father’s Day though!
Jennifer @ Town and Country Living
Perfect timing! I have a party on Sunday and I’m going to make this dish to take with me. Thanks, Pam!
susan
This is just beautiful! Perfect to take to a party or even for a summer pinic!!
Becky Cunningham
This looks amazing Pam! I have to make it this summer 🙂
Paula
This looks wonderful! I’d like to have a big bowl to eat right now!
taryterre
Looks so yummy I am headed to the store to make some for me.
Nichi - The Mandatory Mooch
Pam, Thank for contributing this recipe to my Craft & Food Roundups post. I have featured it in my latest post “17 Amazing Picnic Side Dishes”. Come check it out and feel free to share with your friends!! Thanks, Nichi