Basil Lime Fruit Salad
Fresh fruit is always a favorite, but the basil lime dressing is what makes this salad memorable. It adds just enough brightness to bring out the natural sweetness of the fruit, making this an easy dish for picnics, brunches, or backyard barbecues.
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
For the fruit salad:
- 6 medium sized peaches
- 6 kiwi
- 2 large mangos
- 1.5 lbs strawberries
For the syrup:
- 1/4 cup finely chopped basil
- 1 tbsp honey
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 tbsp freshly grated lime zest zest of 1 lime
Instructions
- To begin, prepare your fruit. Peel the skin of both the kiwi and mango. A potato peeler works well for this. Chop the fruit into small pieces, around 1/2 inch in diameter.
- Layer your fruit in the bowl, and then toss to combine altogether.
- Prepare the syrup: Chop the basil into small fine pieces, squeeze the juice of 1 lime, and grate the lime peel using a microplane zester. Add honey, and whisk together to combine.
- Pour syrup over fruit, and stir to coat. Serve immediately, or chill for up to 8 hours before serving. This salad tastes best served within the 8 hour window, but can still hold up for a few extra days in the fridge.