Crisp, cool cucumber, juicy melon and fragrant strawberries glisten in a lemon dressing, perfumed with the mild citrus scent of cilantro.
ingredients
serves 4
1 small honeydew melon, halved and de-seeded
1 medium cucumber, scored lengthways with a fork and thinly sliced
3/4 cup strawberries, hulled and quartered
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon virgin olive oil
1/8 level teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 level tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, or 1/2 level teaspoon ground cilantro
Sprigs of fresh mint or cilantro to garnish
method
1. Slice the melon into wedges and cut the flesh away from the skin. Cut the flesh into cubes and mix it with the cucumber and strawberries in a salad bowl.
2. Combine the lemon juice and oil with the cayenne pepper and chopped or ground cilantro. Pour the dressing over the fruits and turn to coat everything. Garnish with the mint or cilantro sprigs.
You can use any other small ripe melon to make this refreshing dish.
