Description
A refreshing and simple Strawberry and Mint Fruit Salad featuring fresh strawberries, zesty lemon juice, and fragrant mint leaves, lightly sweetened with optional maple syrup. Perfect for a light snack or a healthy dessert served chilled or at room temperature.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 3 cups fresh strawberries, cleaned and hulled
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or unrefined sugar (muscovado or coconut sugar), optional
Instructions
- Prepare Strawberries: Rinse the strawberries under cold water thoroughly and remove the green leafy tops from each berry. Cut the strawberries into bite-sized pieces.
- Combine Ingredients: Place the cut strawberries in a large bowl. Add the lemon juice, chopped fresh mint leaves, and the optional sweetener such as maple syrup or unrefined sugar.
- Mix Gently: Stir the ingredients gently to combine everything evenly without mashing the strawberries.
- Serve: Serve the fruit salad chilled or at room temperature. For an elegant presentation, transfer the salad into individual serving glasses and garnish each with a small bouquet of fresh mint leaves just before serving.
Notes
- The nutritional information is an estimate and can vary depending on the exact ingredients used.
- Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the best flavor and sweetness.
- The optional maple syrup or unrefined sugar enhances sweetness but can be omitted for a lower sugar version.
- For added texture, consider sprinkling chopped nuts like almonds or walnuts before serving.
- This salad is best served fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 2 hours.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 70 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 2 mg
- Fat: 0.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
