Basil Lime Fruit Salsa

(from elchallis’s recipe box)

90 calories a serving, 24g carbs, 2g Fiber, 1g protein

Serves 12 people

Categories: Side Dish

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup packed basil leaves
  • 1 tablespoon grated lime rind
  • 4 cups cubed pineapple (about 1 medium)
  • 3 cups quartered strawberries (about 1 pound)
  • 2 cups cubed peeled mango (about 2 large)
  • 4 kiwifruit, peeled, halved lengthwise, and sliced (about 1 1/2 cups)

Directions

  1. Combine sugar and 1/2 cup water in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook 1 minute or until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat; stir in basil and rind. Cool. Strain sugar mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl; discard solids.

  2. Combine pineapple and remaining ingredients in a large bowl. Drizzle with sugar mixture; toss gently.

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