Cardamom-Orange-Berry Salad(Armenia)

A simple and refreshing fruit salad from Armenia. From The Armenian Kitchen.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Yields: 2-4

Ingredients

• 6  navel oranges (or whatever combination of oranges you like)
• 1  cup strawberry, washed, hulled and sliced (You can use your favorite berry in this)
• 1 -2  tablespoon honey (amount used depends on the sweetness of the fruit)
• 2  tablespoons fresh lemon juice (lime juice can be used, also)
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cardamom

Directions

1. Working over a bowl, peel and section the oranges. Save any juice that collects in the bowl; it will be used to prepare a sauce for the fruit.
2. Place the orange segments and sliced strawberries in a serving bowl. Set aside.
3. In a saucepan, combine the juice from the oranges, honey, lemon.
4. juice, and cardamom. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 5 minutes. Cool.
5. Pour sauce over the orange-berry mixture. Gently toss to coat fruit with sauce.
6. Chill or serve immediately.