lime-scented mango-strawberry salad

3/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons grated lime zest
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
3 cups trimmed, sliced strawberries (about 2 lb.)
3 cups peeled, diced mangoes (2 to 3 large mangoes)

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. Remove from heat and let cool. Stir in lime zest and juice; let cool to room temperature.
2. Mix strawberries with mangoes in a large bowl. Add syrup and gently stir until well mixed. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes or until ready to serve.

Yield: 8 servings Prep Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 3 mins Chill Time: 30 mins
Source: All You magazine