Mint Berry Blast

Name: Mint Berry Blast
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Cuisine: Comfort Food Breakfast Recipes, Comfort Food Desserts, Comfort Food Recipes, Comfort Food Vegetarian Recipes
Ingredients: 1 cup each fresh raspberries, blackberries, blueberries and halved strawberries; 1 tablespoon minced fresh mint; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; Whipped topping, optional

What's better than a bowl of fresh-picked berries? A bowl of berries enhanced with mint, lemon juice and a dollop of whipped topping. It's quick, easy and oh, so refreshing! —Diane Harrison, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Ingredients

1 cup each fresh raspberries, blackberries, blueberries and halved strawberries
1 tablespoon minced fresh mint
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Whipped topping, optional

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the berries, mint and lemon juice; gently toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Garnish with whipped topping if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 65 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 1mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 6g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fruit.

Originally published as Refreshing Berry Blast in Taste of Home April/May 2008