Ingredients

  • 1 quart strawberries, rinsed, hulled and sliced
  • ½ pint blackberries or blueberries, optional
  • ¼ cup sugar, or more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon high-quality balsamic vinegar, or more to taste
  • teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Chopped fresh mint leaves for garnish, optional
  • Nutritional Information
    • Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

      111 calories; 0 grams fat; 0 grams saturated fat; 0 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 27 grams carbohydrates; 4 grams dietary fiber; 21 grams sugars; 1 gram protein; 2 milligrams sodium

    • Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.

4 to 6 servings

Preparation

  1. Toss strawberries and other berries, if using, with the 1/4 cup sugar, and let sit for 10 minutes or longer. Do not refrigerate.
  2. Sprinkle with the vinegar; toss gently, then taste and add more sugar or vinegar if necessary. Sprinkle with the pepper, toss again, and serve, garnished with the mint, if you like. Spoon into a glass or bowl, and serve next to cookies or a piece of cake.

15 minutes

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