WONDERFUL BERRY SALAD
3 Pints ripe Strawberries, washed and hulled 2 Tbl. freshly squeezed Orange Juice 1 Pint Blueberries rinsed 2 Tbl. finely grated Orange Zest 1 Pint Blackberries rinsed 1/4 Cup chopped Mint leaves 1 Pint Raspberries, picked over 8 fresh Mint sprigs 2 Tbl. Unsweetened Apple Juice concentrate, thawed 1 Cup Orange Chantilly or non-fat plain Yogurt, Optional
Cut strawberries into quarters. Place in a large bowl with the blueberries, blackberries and raspberries.Mix apple juice concentrate, orange juice, zest and chopped mint together. Gently toss with berries. Let rest at room temperature for 1 - 2 hours before serving.
Spoon berries into a large serving bowl. Gather mint springs into a bouquet for garnish. Serve with Orange Chantilly or Yogurt, if desired.
When combining berries with sauce or juice, fold gently from underneath with a rubber spatula so they don't bruise. When storing berries, cover with plastic, wrap and keep in the vegetable crisper or on the lowest shelf of the refrigerator to prevent freezing.