Basil Lime Fruit Salad Cooking Light

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Delicious! This can be prepared ahead of time by making the simple syrup and chopping the fruits, just refrigerate seperately and then combine just before serving.

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Steps

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Make the simple syrup by combining the sugar and water in a saucepan.

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Bring to a boil.

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Cook for a minute until the sugar is dissolved.

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Remove pan from heat , stir in the basil and lime rind.

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Cool.

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Strain to discard the solids.

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Combine the fruits in a large bowl.

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Drizzle with the simple syrup.

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Toss gently.

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Ingredients

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sugar, water, basil leaves, lime rind, pineapple, strawberries, kiwi, mangoes