Blueberry Fruit Salad with Tequila-Lime Syrup

A real winner at the next “Just bring a salad” dinner.

Ingredients:

  • 3/4 lb fresh blueberries (2 cups)
  • 4 medium kiwi, peeled, halved lengthwise, then sliced crosswise
  • 1 large ripe mango, peeled, pitted, and cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1/2 c granulated sugar
  • 1/4 c tequila
  • 2 Tab lime juice
  • 2 tsp. finely grated lime zest

Directions:

  1. Put the blueberries, kiwi, and mango in a medium serving bowl.
  2. Combine the sugar, tequila, and lime zest in a 1-quart saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar.
  3. Remove from the heat and stir in the lime juice.
  4. Pour the warm syrup over the fruit and gently toss.
  5. Cover and refrigerate until cold, at least 1 hour.
  6. Gently toss before serving.

Serves: 10

Source: by Shelley Wiseman from Fine Cooking Issue 124

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