Friday, July 15, 2011

Strawberry Cocktail Recipes

BY ABIDA QAMAR

Ingredients
1 Small, ripe honeydew or cantaloupe melon
100g (4 oz) Strawberries, hulled and sliced
5cm/2 inch piece cucumber, sliced and quartered
Finely grated rind and juice of 1 large orange
2 Tablespoons chopped mint
15g (1/2 oz) split blanched pistachio nuts or
Toasted almonds
1/2 Small lettuce, shredded
Mint springs, to garnish
Preparation Method
Cut the melon into quarters, and then remove the seeds and skin. Cut the flesh into 1 cm/1/2 inch cubes or scoop into balls. Place in a bowl with the strawberries and cucumber.
Mix the orange rind and juice with the mint and nuts, then pour on to the salad. Fold gently to mix. Divide the lettuce equally between 4 to 6 individual serving dishes or glasses. Spoon the salad on top, pouring over any orange juice from the bowl. Serve chilled, garnished with sprigs of mint.

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