Description
A refreshing and simple Strawberry and Mint Fruit Salad featuring fresh strawberries tossed with lemon juice, chopped mint leaves, and a hint of natural sweetness from maple syrup or unrefined sugar. Perfect as a light dessert or snack served chilled or at room temperature.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or unrefined sugar (muscovado or coconut sugar), optional
- 250 grams fresh strawberries
Instructions
- Prepare Strawberries: Rinse the strawberries thoroughly under cold water to remove any dirt or residues. Remove the green leafy tops from each strawberry and discard.
- Cut Strawberries: Slice the strawberries into bite-sized pieces to create uniform pieces that are easy to eat.
- Combine Ingredients: Place the cut strawberries in a large bowl. Add the lemon juice, chopped fresh mint leaves, and if desired, the tablespoon of maple syrup or unrefined sugar. Gently mix everything together to ensure the strawberries are well coated with the lemon and mint flavors.
- Serve: Serve the fruit salad cold or at room temperature. For an elegant presentation, spoon the salad into individual serving glasses and garnish each with a small mint leaf bouquet right before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the best flavor and sweetness.
- The maple syrup or unrefined sugar is optional and can be adjusted or omitted based on your preference for sweetness.
- Serving the salad chilled enhances its refreshing qualities, especially on warm days.
- This salad is best consumed the same day it is prepared to maintain freshness.
- Nutritional estimates may vary depending on the specific brand or type of ingredients used.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 60 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 2 mg
- Fat: 0.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
