Description
A refreshing and simple strawberry and mint fruit salad featuring fresh strawberries tossed with lemon juice, chopped mint, and an optional touch of natural sweetness from maple syrup or unrefined sugar. Perfect as a light snack or a healthy dessert served cold or at room temperature.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or unrefined sugar (muscovado or coconut sugar) – optional
- 1 pint fresh strawberries
Instructions
- Prepare Strawberries: Rinse the strawberries thoroughly under cold water, then remove the green leafy tops from each strawberry.
- Cut Strawberries: Slice the strawberries into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large mixing bowl.
- Mix Ingredients: Add the lemon juice, chopped fresh mint leaves, and if desired, maple syrup or unrefined sugar. Stir gently to combine all the ingredients evenly.
- Serve: Serve the strawberry and mint salad cold or at room temperature. For an elegant presentation, transfer the salad into individual serving glasses and garnish with a small mint leaf bouquet just before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the best flavor and sweetness.
- The optional sweetener can be adjusted according to your taste preference, or omitted for a naturally tart salad.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving to keep the fresh flavors.
- This salad pairs well with a variety of dishes as a light dessert or side.
- Nutritional information is an estimate and can vary depending on specific ingredient brands and quantities used.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 70 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 2 mg
- Fat: 0.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
