CINNAMON-BASIL FRUIT SALAD

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"It's easy to vary the flavors in this salad by using different fruits, but the herb syrup always makes it taste special," says field editor Sue Gronholz of Beaver Dam, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups sugar
1 cup water
1 cup packed fresh basil leaves
3 sprigs fresh spearmint or mint
1 cinnamon stick (3 inches)
2 cups fresh raspberries or blackberries
1 cup cubed cantaloupe
1 cup cubed honeydew
1 cup fresh blueberries
1 medium apple, sliced

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring the sugar and water to a boil. Remove from the heat. Stir in the basil, spearmint and cinnamon stick. Cover and refrigerate overnight., Discard the herbs and cinnamon stick from syrup. In a serving bowl, combine the fruit. Drizzle with syrup; gently toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until chilled. Serve with a slotted spoon.

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Aamir Tiktok
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This is my favorite fruit salad recipe. It's so easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Ahmad Rafi
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I love the addition of basil to this salad. It gives it a wonderful fresh and herbaceous flavor.


January JuneApril
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. It's the perfect way to cool down on a hot summer day.


Saim Rizwan
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I love the cinnamon and basil flavors in this salad. They're so unique and refreshing.


Mohammad Awan
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This salad is so easy to make and always a hit with my family. I highly recommend it!


Zane Alam Raju
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I made this salad for a picnic, and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


Bibek Magar
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I love how this salad is both refreshing and flavorful. It's the perfect side dish for any meal.


Mohsin Alam
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This is my favorite fruit salad recipe. It's so easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Simon “Si-Fi” Fisher
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I made this salad for a party, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


Farhan Rasool
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This salad is so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family. I highly recommend it!


Thomas Anderson
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I love the addition of basil to this salad. It gives it a wonderful fresh and herbaceous flavor.


Afzal Hossain
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. It's the perfect way to cool down on a hot summer day.


Jessica Leonard
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I made this salad for a potluck, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Aziz Souktani
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The cinnamon and basil flavors in this salad are perfectly balanced. It's not too sweet and not too spicy. It's just right!


David Young
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I love how easy this recipe is to make. I can whip it up in just a few minutes, and it's always a hit with my guests.


Shannon Hamilton
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This is a delightful fruit salad recipe that is easy to make and incredibly refreshing. The combination of cinnamon and basil gives it a unique and flavorful twist. I highly recommend it!