Strawberry Orange Salad with Cardamom Syrup
Bright, refreshing, and elegantly spiced, this Strawberry Orange Salad with Cardamom Syrup is a feast for the senses. Juicy strawberries and vibrant orange segments come together in a symphony of color and flavor, perfectly complemented by a silky homemade cardamom syrup that adds a warm, aromatic touch. The quick-to-make syrup is infused with lightly crushed cardamom pods, lending a subtle spice that elevates this fruit salad from simple to sensational. Garnished with fresh mint leaves for a burst of herbal freshness, this salad is a stunning dessert or a side dish for brunch. Ready in just 25 minutes, it's the perfect way to celebrate seasonal produce in a wholesome yet indulgent way!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Strawberries
- 3 Oranges
- 100 grams Granulated sugar
- 120 milliliters Water
- 4 Cardamom pods
- 10 leaves Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Wash the strawberries thoroughly. Hull them and slice them into halves or quarters, depending on their size. Place in a large mixing bowl.
Peel the oranges, ensuring all white pith is removed. Segment the oranges by slicing between the membranes to release the segments. Add the segments to the bowl with the strawberries.
To make the cardamom syrup, combine the granulated sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium heat.
Crush the cardamom pods lightly with the back of a spoon to release their aroma. Add the pods to the saucepan.
Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally until the sugar is completely dissolved. Let it simmer gently for 5 minutes to allow the cardamom flavor to infuse.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and allow the syrup to cool slightly. Strain out the cardamom pods using a fine mesh sieve before use.
Drizzle the cardamom syrup over the strawberries and oranges in the bowl. Gently toss to combine and ensure the fruit is evenly coated.
Transfer the salad to a serving dish or individual bowls. Garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving for a chilled version.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
788 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.1 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 63 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 196.9 g | 72% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.9 g | 75% | |
| Total Sugars | 162.8 g | ||
| Protein | 8.1 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 287 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 1245 mg | 26% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
