Description
A refreshing Strawberry and Mint Fruit Salad featuring fresh strawberries, zesty lemon juice, and aromatic mint leaves, lightly sweetened with maple syrup or unrefined sugar for a perfect balance of flavors. This easy no-cook salad is quick to prepare and served chilled or at room temperature, ideal as a light snack or a healthy dessert.
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 pound fresh strawberries
Instructions
- Rinse Strawberries: Rinse the strawberries under cold water to remove any dirt or impurities. Pat them dry gently with a clean towel.
- Prepare Strawberries: Remove the green leafy tops from each strawberry. Cut the strawberries into bite-sized pieces and place them into a large mixing bowl.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the lemon juice, chopped fresh mint leaves, and maple syrup or unrefined sugar if using, to the bowl with the strawberries.
- Mix Salad: Gently toss all the ingredients together until evenly combined.
- Serve: Serve the fruit salad chilled or at room temperature. For a more elegant presentation, transfer the salad into individual serving glasses and garnish with a small bouquet of mint leaves on top just before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the best flavor and sweetness.
- Adjust the amount of sweetener according to your taste or omit it if strawberries are naturally sweet.
- This salad is best served immediately but can be refrigerated for up to 2 hours to keep it fresh.
- For a different twist, add a splash of orange juice or a sprinkle of black pepper.
- The nutritional values are approximate and can vary depending on the specific ingredients used.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 60 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 2 mg
- Fat: 0.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
