Basil-Lime Fruit Salad (Cooking Light) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup basil leaves, packed
1 tablespoon lime rind, grated
4 cups pineapple, cubed
3 cups strawberries, quartered
4 kiwi, peeled and sliced
2 cups mangoes, peeled and cubed

Preparation

Make the simple syrup by combining the sugar and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Cook for a minute until the sugar is dissolved.
Remove pan from heat, stir in the basil and lime rind. Cool. Strain to discard the solids.
Combine the fruits in a large bowl. Drizzle with the simple syrup. Toss gently.