Description
A refreshing and simple Strawberry and Mint Fruit Salad featuring fresh strawberries, zesty lemon juice, and aromatic mint leaves, lightly sweetened with maple syrup or unrefined sugar. Perfect as a light snack or 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.
- Add Flavorings: Pour in the lemon juice, add the chopped fresh mint leaves, and if desired, add the maple syrup or unrefined sugar to lightly sweeten the salad.
- Mix Ingredients: Gently toss all the ingredients together until well combined.
- Serve: Serve the strawberry fruit salad cold or at room temperature. For an elegant presentation, transfer into single serving glasses and garnish with a small mint leaf bouquet on top just before serving.
Notes
- Nutritional values are approximate and may vary based on specific ingredient brands and quantities used.
- For a different sweetness level, adjust the amount of maple syrup or unrefined sugar or omit completely for a naturally tart salad.
- Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the best flavor and texture.
- This salad can be made a few hours in advance and refrigerated, but add the mint garnish just before serving to keep it fresh.
- Substitute lemon juice with lime juice for a slightly different citrus flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 60 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: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
