Mint and melon recipe
- 1 cantaloupe melon
- 1 honeydew melon
- 0.5 water melon
- 2 limes, juice only
- 2 tbsp runny honey
- 2 tbsp mild olive oil (not extra virgin)
- 1 handful of fresh mint leaves
- 4 extra strong mints
- Cut off the top and the base of each of the whole melons to make them stand up firmly.
- Using a sharp knife, cut around the melons to remove the skin.
- Cut the fruit down the middle and remove the seeds if necessary.
- Remove the skin from the water melon in the same way and remove the pips if you want, but they wont harm you so you can just leave them in.
- Slice the melon thinly and place into a large mixing bowl.
- In a measuring jug pour in the oil, squeeze in the lime juice and add the honey, whisk together and have a taste.
- The dressing should be fresh and zesty but not too sharp.
- Pour the dressing over the melon and mix carefully.
- Tip the melon out onto a large serving plate.
- Chop the fresh mint and scatter over the top of the melon.
- Just before you serve the dish, using a fine grater, grate the extra strong mints all over the plate of melon.
cantaloupe, honeydew melon, water, only, honey, olive oil, handful, mints
Taken from www.lovefood.com/guide/recipes/28956/mint-and-melon-recipe (may not work)