Fresh Fruit With Basil Food

MIXED FRUIT WITH LEMON-BASIL DRESSING

Steps:

• Place the lemon juice, sugar, salt, mustard, onion powder and pepper in a blender; cover and pulse until blended. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Stir in basil. , In a large bowl, combine the fruit. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.

FRESH FRUIT WITH BASIL

Steps:

• In a saucepan, combine sugar, 1/2 cup water, honey and vanilla. Bring to a boil, stir to dissolve sugar; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered for 5 minutes.
• Combine the cornstarch and 1 tablespoon cold water; add to saucepan. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbling. Cook and stir for 2 additional minutes. Cool Slightly.
• Add orange juice and liquid vanilla.
• Place fruit and basil in large bowl; pour syrup mixture over fruit, stirring gently. Cover and let stand about 1 hour or until cooled to room temperature or chill several hours, stirring once or twice.
• If using bananas, slice and add just before serving.
• Serve fruit over a 1/2 cup sherbet.
• Cooking time does not include chilling time.