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Fruit Salad with Rosewater and Mint

February 17, 2011


This is a perfect, light dessert to serve for a dinner party. The rosewater and mint make it taste exotic and complex, even thought it’s so easy to make! Feel free to chop and change the fruit so you can serve this in any season. Serve on its own or with mascarpone, ice-cream or natural yoghurt. Serves 6.

1 punnet of strawberries

3 peaches

3 nectarines

2 mangoes

1 cantaloupe or honeydew melon

Handful of fresh mint, finely chopped

2 tbs rosewater essence

Chop fruit into bite size pieces. Combine fruit, rosewater and mint. Either serve immediately or refrigerate for a few hours to allow flavours to combine.

Watermelon, Feta and Mint Salad

February 3, 2011


This salad is truly perfect for a picnic on a hot summer’s day. The refreshing watermelon, creamy feta and zesty mint make a delectable combination – and it’s so easy to make!

Serve with crusty bread and a selection of antipasto for a light meal. Serves 2.

1kg wedge of seedless watermelon, cubed

100g danish feta

Handful mint leaves, washed and torn to desired size

Dash of balsamic vinegar

Sea salt, to taste

In a salad bowl, place the cubed watermelon with the torn mint leaves. Pull apart chunks of the danish feta and add, being careful not to mix through too much. Just prior to serving, splash some balsamic and a pinch of sea salt (optional).