Guest guest Posted April 7, 2007 Report Share Posted April 7, 2007 Melon and Berry Salad 3 oranges, juiced, strained 1/2 cup caster (superfine granulated) sugar 1 cinnamon stick 4 teaspoons lemon thyme leaves 1/4 rockmelon (canteloupe), deseeded 800 g (28 oz) piece watermelon, deseeded 125 g (4 1/2 oz) strawberries, washed, hulled, sliced 150 g (5 1/4 oz) blueberries, washed 1. Combine 1 cup orange juice, sugar and 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan over low heat. Cook, stirring, for 2 to 3 minutes or until sugar has dissolved. Add cinnamon stick and bring to the boil. Increase heat to medium. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes or until syrup thickens. Add thyme. Set aside to cool for 20 minutes. 2. Using a melon baller, cut balls from rockmelon and watermelon (if you don't have a melon baller, cut into slices or small chunks). Combine in a large bowl with strawberries and blueberries. 3. Discard cinnamon stick. Pour cooled syrup over fruit. Serve. Serves 4. ---- Nutrition per serve: 785kJ; 0.4g fat; Og sat fat; 1.7g protein; 43.9g carbs; 2.7g fibre; Omg cholesterol; 12mg sodium. ---- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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