Berries with Balsamic Vinegar

This is a unique, gourmet way to serve this fantastic summer fruit. The balsamic vinegar brings out the berries’ beautiful color and truly enhances their flavor. Garnish the bowl of berries with a sheet of fresh mint. Serve with a simple pound cake, over vanilla ice cream, or simply by themselves.

(Make 2 serves)

Amount Per Serving (3/4 cup): 256 Calories, 3 g. Protein, 46 g. Carbohydrates, 4 g. Dietary Fiber, 6 g. Fat, 1 g. Saturated Fat, 378 mg. Sodium, 261 mg. Potassium, 44 mg. Calcium

Ingredients::

• 1/4 cup of balsamic vinegar
• 2 Tbsp. of firmly packed brown sugar
• 1 tsp. of vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup of strawberries, sliced
• 1/2 cup of blueberries
• 1/2 cup of raspberries
• 2 shortbread biscuits
• Fresh mint leaf (For Garnish)

Preparation:

• Whisk balsamic vinegar, brown sugar and vanilla in small-size bowl.
• In another bowl, add berries. Pour balsamic vinegar mixture over berries. Let the fruit marinate about 10-15 minutes.
• Drain marinade. Refrigerate or serve immediately.
• To serve, divide berries into 2 serving dishes. Place shortbread biscuit on the side of the bowl. Garnish the bowl of berries with a fresh mint leaf

Source : MayoClinic

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