Orange and Strawberry Salad with Sorrel Syrup

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 1

Healthy Orange and Strawberry Salad with Sorrel Syrup

by The Chefin Salad

Prep

10 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

178

Sugar

32g

Fat

0.6g

This Orange and Strawberry Salad with Sorrel Syrup is a refreshing and healthy way to enjoy fruit. The juicy oranges and strawberries provide a sweet and tart contrast with the tangy sorrel syrup. This easy-to-make salad is perfect for hot summer days or as a side dish with any meal. Sorrel is a herbaceous plant that is commonly used in French and Caribbean cuisine and is a good source of antioxidants. Try this delicious salad today and enjoy the many health benefits it has to offer!

Instructions

1.	In a saucepan, combine the orange juice and caster sugar. Heat on medium heat until the sugar dissolves.
2.	Add the chopped strawberries and shredded sorrel to the saucepan. Cook on low heat for 10-15 minutes until the mixture reduces and thickens.
3.	Remove from heat and let cool.
4.	Meanwhile, peel and slice the oranges into rounds. Hull and slice the strawberries.
5.	Arrange the orange slices and strawberry slices on a plate. Drizzle the sorrel syrup on top of the fruit.

PROS

This salad is light, refreshing, and bursting with flavor from the sweet oranges, juicy strawberries, and tangy sorrel syrup.

It is a great way to incorporate more fruit into your diet and can be a refreshing side dish to any meal.

CONS

This salad is relatively high in sugar due to the added caster sugar in the sorrel syrup, so it should be enjoyed in moderation.

Some individuals may not be a fan of the tangy sorrel flavor.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This salad is packed with vitamin C, potassium, and fiber from the oranges and strawberries.
The sorrel provides a tangy, lemon-like flavor and is believed to have several health benefits such as aiding in digestion and improving liver function.

	4 oranges
	450 g strawberries
	300 ml orange juice
	100 g caster sugar
	75 g strawberries , chopped
	6 sorrel , shredded