BERRY POWER

Low in fat, carbs, and calories.
High in fiber, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.

Berries contribute to overall health, may even help prevent cancer and heart disease, as well as slowing the aging process.

1 cup of sliced strawberries contains a day's requirement for vitamin C. 
1 cup of blackberries, a day's worth of manganese, while the same amount of raspberries supplies a third of  daily niacin needs. 
Blueberries and strawberries are excellent sources of vitamin E. 

The season is here. Berry salad for dessert tonight...



Balsamic Berry Salad

1 cup each straberries, blueberries, blackberries and raspberries.
1 teaspoon Balsamic vinegar (this enhances the natural sugars, means less icing sugar)
1 tablespoon icing sugar
Chopped mint

Berries into a large bowl. 
Sprinkle over balsamic vinegar, mint and icing sugar. 
Toss gently and chill for about an hour before serving.
As an alternative to chantilly, mix half natural yoghurt  half unsweeetened whipped cream.

Comments

  1. Helena13 April 2010 at 14:15

    Fabulous mixed berry salad Suzie, love the mint!

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  2. Cristina, from Buenos Aires to Paris13 April 2010 at 17:32

    Great minds think alike?
    Cheers

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  3. Susie @ DesperateAngloHousewives, Bordeaux13 April 2010 at 17:56

    Cristina thanks for your message!
    Susie

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  4. Cathy from NYC13 April 2010 at 17:57

    I love your berry salad Susie, full of Spring freshness. I agree, mint a wonderful idea.

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  5. Judith13 April 2010 at 17:59

    Susie thanks for your Berry Salad. As a low carb dessert lover this is a great add to my recipes.
    Judith

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  6. Deb14 April 2010 at 15:04

    Wonderful simple berry salad. The mint makes it.

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