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Strawberries Cinco de Mayo Style

A vibrant and refreshing dessert featuring strawberries, lime, and a hint of spice, perfect for celebrating Cinco de Mayo.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 80
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Fresh Strawberries
  • 1 pint fresh strawberries hulled and sliced
Lime Dressing
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest
  • 1 tablespoon honey or agave syrup for vegan option
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional for heat
Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves chopped

Method
 

Prepare the Strawberries
  1. Hull and slice the fresh strawberries, then place them in a mixing bowl.
Make the Lime Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, lime zest, honey, and cayenne pepper until well combined.
Combine and Serve
  1. Pour the lime dressing over the strawberries and gently toss to coat. Let sit for 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  2. Serve in individual dishes and garnish with chopped mint leaves.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

This dish can be served chilled or at room temperature. Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper based on your spice preference.

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