Minted melon basket recipe
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Preparation time: 15 minutes, plus chilling,
Calories: 85 per portion
ingredients
2 small round melons
75 g (3 oz) strawberries or raspberries
a few cucumber slices
2 teaspoons chopped mint
1 - 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
75 g (3 oz) strawberries or raspberries
a few cucumber slices
2 teaspoons chopped mint
1 - 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
For the garnish
mint leaves
grated orange rind
finely chopped pistachio nuts or toasted almonds
grated orange rind
finely chopped pistachio nuts or toasted almonds
method
1. Halve the melons and discard the seeds. Scoop the flesh into a bowl, using a melon bailer.
2. Mix with the strawberries or raspberries and add a few cucumber slices and the chopped mint.
3. Moisten with the orange juice and spoon the mixture back into the melon shells. Chill for 2 hours.
4. Top with mint leaves and a sprinkling of grated orange rind, finely chopped pistachio nuts or toasted almonds.
The amount of orange juice depends on how juicy the melons are
2. Mix with the strawberries or raspberries and add a few cucumber slices and the chopped mint.
3. Moisten with the orange juice and spoon the mixture back into the melon shells. Chill for 2 hours.
4. Top with mint leaves and a sprinkling of grated orange rind, finely chopped pistachio nuts or toasted almonds.
The amount of orange juice depends on how juicy the melons are
serving amount
serves 4
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