Basil-lime Fruit Salad (cooking Light)

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 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

Recipe

• 1 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.
• 2 remove pan from heat, stir in the basil and lime rind. cool. strain to discard the solids.
• 3 combine the fruits in a large bowl. drizzle with the simple syrup. toss gently.