I’m convinced it’s the little things that make life sweeter, and I always get excited whenever I find a healthy treat that tastes good and isn’t loaded with calories. Earlier this summer, I picked up a bottle of coconut balsamic vinegar and have been spritzing it on just about everything ever since. Condiments can hundreds of extra calories, but I’ve found that just a teaspoon or two of this stuff goes a long way and adds a delicious tropical flavor to salads, fish and even fruit. If you’re heading to a cookout this summer, or if you’re just looking to try a light and tasty dessert, give this three-step fruit salad a try.
- Wash fresh strawberries and slice into halves. I don’t always measure when I’m cooking/prepping but one cup or so should do the trick for an individual dessert and is roughly 50 calories and seven grams of sugar.
- Add strawberries to a bowl and drizzle one-half to one whole teaspoon of coconut balsamic vinegar. White balsamic vinegar works well too and is more readily available. Not so sure about the vinegar? Add a small dab to a strawberry first and sample to see what you think.
- Top with one-half tablespoon on unsweetened coconut flakes, mix everything together and enjoy!
If you’re bringing this to a party, add extra strawberries and coconut. Just be careful when adding extra vinegar and remember that a little goes a long way. Not quite sweet enough? Feel free to add a small sprinkle of sugar if you’d like. Do you have a favorite light summer dessert? Tell me about it in the comments section!
thanks for the info. sounds delish to me
It’s pretty tasty!
That sound good I will have to try it.
Thanks fir the info. I love strawberries and coconut, so I will try it.
The strawberry salad sounds yummy. I’m going to look for the coconut balsamic vinegar today. I might try this recipe with blueberries too!!!
Blueberries would be great and would make for a fun and festive dessert for the next Fourth of July 🙂
I HAVE to try this, thanks
Let me know what you think, Wendy!
I love balsamic vinegar but have never tried a coconut version. I’ll have to look for it in the grocery store. This seems like a refreshing, delicious recipe!
Hope you like it, Robin 🙂
Where do you get it. I checked Kroger’s and they don’t have it
I am going to hunt for the coconut balsamic. One of my favorite desserts is fresh summer fruit in all colors served over a small scoop of lemon or lime sherbet. It is very refreshing.
That sounds delicious!
I really appreciated the information on the Keto diet as I gather information as to whether the “diet” might kick start or give me a “new start”.
Thanks for reading, Carol 🙂
Looks delicious! I will need to try this. Thanks for sharing
Kroger’s has white balsamic reduction…is this what you use?
Hi Sharon – Sorry that you’re having a tough time finding this type of vinegar. I actually purchased mine from a small store that specializes in different types of vinegar and oil (sorry that’s not really helpful!) You could either look for coconut balsamic vinegar online, or just try a basic white balsamic vinegar. I can’t say for certain, but I believe the white balsamic reduction may have more sugar and carbs and the white balsamic vinegar, so just be sure to read the Nutrition Facts label. Thanks for writing and good luck!
I needed a dessert once for unexpected guests. I rummaged through my fruit bowl and refrigerator and came up with a banana, apple, kiwi, orange, and a quart of fresh strawberries. I didn’t have time to let the berries meld, so I stirred in a couple tablespoons of homemade strawberry freezer jam. It was a big hit!
I needed a dessert once for unexpected guests. I rummaged through my fruit bowl and refrigerator and came up with a banana, apple, kiwi, orange, and a quart of fresh strawberries. I cut all the fruit up and placed in a large bowl . I didn’t have time to let the fruits meld, so I stirred in a couple tablespoons of homemade strawberry freezer jam. I served it in individual clear stemmed cups. It was a big hit!