A selection of summer salads (08.10.15)

WATERMELON SALAD

1/4 watermelon cubed and de seeded
1 cucumber cubed
Aboutt 3 rings of feta cheese cubed
Toss ingredients together. Pour over dressing just before serving
Dressing:
Balsamic or regular vinegar
Lemon juice
Salt
Sugar
Lil olive oil
Mixed herbs
Whisk. Pour over salad. Enjoy

AVOCADOE AND STRAWBERRY
1 packet of mixed lettuce
A handful of strawberries
Cucumber slices
1 avo sliced
A handful roasted pine nuts or any other nuts
Handful raisins
Method
Arrange lettuce leaves on a platter then arrange cucumber, sliced strawberries n sliced avo sprinkle the nuts n raisins
Make a dressing with salt,pepper,pinch of sugar,lemon juice n olive oil drizzle over salad.

CUBED MANGO.. Cubed pineapple and some colour peppers.. Can julienne.. No amounts but u can estimate for about 3cups mango I’d say one cup pineapple and half cup pepers.. Sprinkle nice amount of methi masala on it.. And put sweet chili sauce.. Then make wagar with mustard seeds and curry leaves. Give it a good stir.. Enjoy!

WALDORF SALAD
2 red apples- cubed
1/2 cucumber- de seeded and cubed
1/2 cup peacans – chopped
1 ring feta – cubed
Combine in a bowl
Dressing:
1/2 cup creme fraich or sour cream
1/2 cup mayo
1T sugar
1T vinegar
1/4 tsp fresh ground red chillies
Fresh ground pepper
1/4 tsp salt
Whisk and add to above.
Shred lettuce leaves and line a bowl. Pour dressed salad over just before serving

ORANGES AND CHINA FRUIT
Take 8 oranges wash and cut into slices place in a serving dish
In a pot put
200g china fruit
1 cup sugar
2 cups water
Boil on low heat for about 30 minutes when cooled pour over oranges
Allow to stand overnight in fridge
Tangy and sweet yummy in oranges season.

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