Description
Strawberry and Orange Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish that balances sweet, tart, and citrus flavors. Juicy strawberries and succulent orange segments are tossed with a zesty citrus syrup and fresh mint, creating a bright and flavorful fruit salad perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 2 large navel oranges, peeled and segmented
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped (plus extra for garnish)
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (for a vegan option)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Wash and hull the strawberries, then slice into quarters or halves.
- Peel the oranges by cutting off the top and bottom, then slice off the skin and pith. Segment the oranges by cutting between the membranes to release the sections.
- In a small bowl, whisk together orange juice, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Optionally, heat the mixture on low to thicken, then cool.
- In a large bowl, gently toss the strawberries and orange segments.
- Drizzle the citrus syrup over the fruit and add the chopped mint. Fold carefully to coat all pieces evenly.
- Chill the salad in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to an hour to allow flavors to meld.
- Before serving, garnish with additional fresh mint leaves.
Notes
- Substitute strawberries with other berries like blueberries or raspberries.
- Replace oranges with grapefruit for a different citrus flavor.
- Use agave syrup or erythritol if allergic to honey.
- Try basil or cilantro instead of mint for a unique twist.
- Adjust sweetness to taste by varying honey or syrup amounts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0.2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: strawberry orange salad, citrus fruit salad, fresh fruit salad, vegan fruit salad, healthy dessert