The simple secret ingredient in this basil lime fruit salad recipe is a basil-lime syrup. This is a lovely, fresh fruit salad tossed with a light basil-flavored syrup- which adds a flavor that is very mild. It adds a little something extra to make it much more than just a boring old, ho-hum fruit salad.
What fruit is good in this salad?
pineapple mango or cantaloupe strawberries kiwi
How to make basil-lime simple syrup:
Combine 1/2 cup sugar and 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan, and bring it to a boil. Stir to dissolve the sugar. Then remove the pan from heat and stir in fresh basil and lime zest. Then you can set aside the basil-lime simple syrup to cool. Strain in a fine sieve before using.
Assembling the Basil Lime Fruit Salad:
Chop the fruit and put it into a bowl. Pour the basil lime syrup over the fruit and toss to coat. Serve, and enjoy!
Here are a few more fruit-themed recipes you might like to try:
Liquored Up Watermelon Fruit Bowl Fresh Fruit Pizza with Lemon Curd DIY Fruit Snacks Fruit Salad with Lime Syrup Sugar Cookie Fruit Cups Fruit Salsa
