Strawberry and Orange Salad with Citrus Syrup
This strawberry and orange salad with citrus syrup is a light, refreshing fruit dish made with juicy strawberries, sweet oranges, and a bright homemade citrus syrup. Perfect for brunch, summer gatherings, or healthy desserts.
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh strawberries sliced
- 3 –4 oranges peeled and segmented
- Citrus Syrup:
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 –3 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
Instructions
- Wash and slice strawberries; peel and segment oranges.
- In a saucepan, combine orange juice, lemon juice, and honey.
- Heat over medium-low for 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in orange zest and let syrup cool completely.
- In a bowl, combine strawberries and oranges.
- Pour cooled syrup over fruit.
- Gently toss to coat evenly.
- Chill for 15–30 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with mint if desired and serve cold.
Notes
- Use ripe fruit for best natural sweetness.
- Always cool syrup before adding to fruit.
- Toss gently to keep fruit intact.
- Adjust sweetness to taste.
- Serve fresh for best texture.