Description
Sweet strawberries and fresh mint combine for a simple, refreshing dessert. Perfect for a hot day!
Ingredients
- Fresh strawberries
- 0.5 - 1 tbsp sugar
- 1-2 sprigs mint
Instructions
- Rinse the strawberries under cool water, trim the tops, discard them, quarter the strawberries, and put them in a bowl.
- Sprinkle sugar on top and toss to evenly distribute.
- Wash the mint thoroughly, pluck the leaves off the stem, roughly chop the mint, and transfer it to the bowl with the strawberries. Toss to distribute evenly.
- Cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator to chill for 10 minutes or until ready to eat.
Notes
- For a sweeter dessert, increase the sugar to 1 tablespoon or more, to taste.
- Muddle a few mint leaves before adding for a more intense mint flavor.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 1
- Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 1