Basil Lime Pineapple Fruit Salad

Submitted by Bellablue

"A refreshing summer dish that I stole off of the Davita web site. The basil adds a touch of that extra something a fruit salad needs. Hope you enjoy!"

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 4 cups fresh pineapple
• 3 cups fresh strawberries
• 1⁄4 cup sugar
• 1⁄2 cup packed basil leaves
• 1 tablespoon lime zest
• 1⁄2 cup fresh blueberries

directions

1. Cube pineapple and quarter strawberries.
2. Combine sugar with 1/2 cup water in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook 1 minute.
3. Remove from heat and stir in basil and lime zest.
4. Cool to room temperature then strain through a fine strainer into a bowl; discard solids.
5. Combine pineapple, strawberries and blueberries in a large bowl. Drizzle with sugar mixture and toss to coat. Chill until ready to serve.