ITALIAN BERRY SALAD

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This recipe is adapted from the Barefoot Contessa. Though summer is the best time for sweet and juicy berries, this recipe works throughout the year, making not-so-ripe berries delicioso!!

Provided by Tastings by CeCe

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar (reduced to 2 tablespoons)
1/4 cup sugar or 1/4 cup Splenda Sugar Blend for Baking
2 lbs fresh strawberries, rinsed, drained and halved
1 pint fresh blueberries, rinsed and drained
12 -16 ounces fresh raspberries
4 ounces Cool Whip Lite (optional)

Steps:

  • Over medium heat, bring 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar to simmer until reduced to thin syrup consistency(about 15 minutes). It should coat the back of a spoon.
  • Remove reduction from heat to cool.
  • In a large bowl gently mix fruit, careful not to smash raspberries.
  • Add 2 tablespoons of the cooled vinegar reduction and sugar to fruit.
  • Stir to coat, again careful not to smash berries.
  • Cover and place in refrigerator for 30 - 45 minutes.
  • May be served plain in small bowl or with a dollop of Cool Whip, or as a topping spooned over plain cake or ice cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 88.5, Fat 0.6, Sodium 3.1, Carbohydrate 21.4, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 14.8, Protein 1.3

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