Lime-Scented Mango-Strawberry Salad

Ingredients

• 0.3 cup juice of lime fresh
• 2 teaspoons lime zest grated
• 3 cups mangoes diced peeled (2 to 3 large mangoes)
• 2 lb strawberries trimmed sliced
• 0.8 cup sugar 

Equipment

• bowl
• sauce pan

Directions

1. Combine sugar and 1/3 cup water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until sugar has dissolved, about 3 minutes.
2. Remove from heat and let cool. Stir in lime zest and juice; let cool to room temperature.
3. Mix strawberries with mangoes in a large bowl.
4. Add syrup and gently stir until well mixed. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes or until ready to serve.