Tropical Fruit Salad with Lime Syrup

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Tropical Fruit Salad with Lime Syrup

 

 

3/4 cup sugar

1 cup water

2 cm (3/4 " ) piece fresh ginger, sliced thinly

2 stems fresh mint

2 strips lime rind

1 small red papaya, peeled, seeded, sliced thinly

2 medium mangoes, chopped coarsely

2 limes, peeled, sliced thinly

12 lychees, peeled, seeded

 

 

1. Combine sugar, measured water, ginger, mint and rind in a medium

saucepan. Stir over a low heat until the sugar is dissolved. Bring to

the boil; reduce heat, simmer, uncovered, without stirring, for 10

minutes. Strain into a jug; cool for 10 minutes. Refrigerate, covered,

until cold.

 

2. Just before serving, place syrup and remaining ingredients in a

large bowl; toss gently to combine.

 

 

Serves 6.