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Zesty Fruit Salad

A pretty fruit salad with a zesty twist!

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You will need the following ingredients:

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  • Red and green grapes
  • Strawberries
  • Blueberries
  • Mango
  • Pineapple
  • Mint leaves

For the syrup:

  • Orange
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup sugar (I know, terrible)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

 

Start by preparing the syrup. Zest the orange and slice it in half. In a saucepan, combine the water, sugar, zest and juice from the orange.

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Bring mixture to a boil, turn down the heat, simmer for 20-25 minutes. Set aside and cool.

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Prepare fruit. Combine everything.

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Add syrup and refrigerate. Top with mint leaves and serve.

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So tasty!