Description
A refreshing and simple Strawberry and Mint Fruit Salad featuring fresh strawberries tossed with lemon juice, chopped mint, and a touch of natural sweetness, perfect for a light snack or 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
- 2 cups fresh strawberries
Instructions
- Prepare Strawberries: Rinse the strawberries under cold water thoroughly and then remove the green leafy tops from each strawberry.
- Cut Strawberries: Slice the strawberries into bite-sized pieces and place them into a large mixing bowl.
- Mix Ingredients: Add the lemon juice, chopped fresh mint leaves, and optional maple syrup or unrefined sugar to the bowl. Gently toss everything to combine all flavors evenly.
- Chill and Serve: Serve the fruit salad cold or at room temperature. For a special presentation, transfer the salad into individual serving glasses and garnish each with a small mint leaf bouquet just before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the best flavor and sweetness.
- Adjust sweetness according to your taste by adding more or less maple syrup or sugar.
- The salad can be prepared ahead and refrigerated, but add mint garnish right before serving to keep it fresh.
- Nutritional information is an estimate and can vary based on specific 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: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
