Basil Fruit Salad
Yield: 6-8 servings
2 pounds strawberries, stemmed and quartered, about 4 cups worth
2 large navel oranges, sectioned and cut into bite size pieces
1 cup grapes, halved lengthwise
6 large basil leaves, sliced very thin
Optional: fresh lime juice, 1-2 tablespoons worth
Basil Simple Syrup:
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup packed basil leaves
Combine the water and the sugar in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil and simmer just long enough for the sugar to dissolve. Remove from heat. Place the basil leaves in a small glass bowl or measuring cup. Pour the hot syrup over them and let sit on the counter until cool.
Place the fruit in a large bowl and drizzle with the basil syrup, pressing the leaves to remove as much of the syrup as possible. (Discard the wilted basil leaves.) Add the fresh basil leaves and stir to distribute. Squeeze a lime over the fruit and stir again. Chill until ready to serve. Enjoy!
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