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Mojito Fruit

Mojito Fruit

Mojito Fruit

Mojito Fruit

Fresh basil gives this fruit salad an intriguing twist.  Accented by fresh lime juice and brilliant green flecks of lime zest,  blueberries and honeydew are a delicious duo, but it’s the earthy flavor of tender basil leaves that makes this fruit salad memorable.

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup sugar
  • ½ cup water
  • zest of 1 lime
  • 1.5 ounces basil, leaves only
  • 1 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 pint blueberries
  • ½ honeydew melon, balled

Instructions

  1. Bring water, sugar and lime zest to a rolling boil in small saucepan.
  2. Reduce heat to simmer for 3 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat, add basil leaves and let sit for 30 minutes.
  4. Strain zest and leaves. Stir fresh lime juice into syrup; cool. Pour over tossed fruit and chill for 30 minutes or more.
  5. Serve in champagne or martini glasses. Garnish with fine lime zest and lavender buds.

Notes

An Italian Prosecco or champagne would complement the fruit beautifully.

Number of servings (yield): 6

Quick Notes

Recipe Source: Pamela Clark, Raleigh, NC; www.thethymesavor.com

Recipesappetizersbasillavendersaladsvegetarian
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