Citrus Berry Salad with Agave Mint Dressing

One of the reasons I started this blog is to participate in the myriad culinary challenges that are floating around the blogosphere.  While reading The Domestic Goddess, I realized that this month's Sugar High Friday challenge is coming to an end, and Tartlette, this month's host, set a citrus challenge! I love how refreshing citrus is, so I decided to leave it mostly unadulterated in this salad.  It's amazing on its own or paired with the creamy vanilla ice cream I churned up today!  The agave and mint dressing add a sweet freshness, although the strawberries were sweet enough by themselves.

Citrus Berry Salad with Agave Mint Dressing

3 medium oranges (also great with honey tangerines!)

1 pt strawberries

1 tbs agave nectar

2-3 tbs orange juice

handful of mint leaves

tiny pinch of vanilla salt

supreme the oranges, catching the juice over a bowl.  trim and slice strawberries. set aside.

blend agave nectar with the orange drippings and salt. chiffonade mint and add with fruit.  toss. 

serve alone, on a pound cake, with ice cream, whatever.