Basil Lime Fruit Salad Cooking Light Recipe

Escape to paradise with this vibrant Basil Lime Fruit Salad! Perfectly balanced sweet and tart flavors dance on your tongue, thanks to a homemade basil-lime simple syrup that elevates this refreshing summer dessert. Prepare ahead for effortless entertaining – simply combine the prepped fruit and syrup just before serving. Light, zesty, and incredibly delicious!

Prep Time 25 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 102.6 kcal
Protein 2g
Rating 4.8 (4 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Basil Lime Fruit Salad Cooking Light

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How to Make Basil Lime Fruit Salad Cooking Light

  1. In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup sugar and 1/2 cup water.
  2. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely.
  3. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 minute.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in 1/4 cup packed fresh basil leaves and the zest of 1 lime.
  5. Let the syrup cool completely. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve to remove the basil and lime zest.
  6. In a large bowl, gently combine 2 cups strawberries (sliced), 2 cups blueberries, 1 cup raspberries, 1 mango (diced), and 1/2 cup kiwi (sliced).
  7. Drizzle the cooled basil-lime syrup over the fruit.
  8. Gently toss to coat.
  9. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld. Garnish with extra basil leaves and lime wedges before serving (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

85g

Fat

0g

Carbs

8g