Basil Fruit Salad
Fresh fruit is tossed with basil-infused syrup, fresh basil and lime for a bright, herbal fruit salad that feels cool and lively.
Ingredients
- Sugar
- Water
- Basil leaves
- Fresh basil
- Lime
Directions
- Stir the water and sugar together in a small saucepan. Heat the mixture until it boils, then simmer it only until the sugar has fully dissolved. Take the pan off the heat.
- Put the basil leaves into a small glass bowl or measuring cup. Spoon or pour the hot syrup over the basil, then leave it at room temperature until it has cooled.
- Transfer the fruit to a large bowl. Drizzle the basil syrup over it, squeezing the leaves so you get as much syrup from them as you can. Throw away the wilted basil leaves.
- Add the fresh basil leaves and gently stir so they are evenly scattered through the fruit. Squeeze the lime over the bowl, stir once more, and refrigerate until you are ready to serve.