Sweet Mediterranean figs and dates combine especially well with crisp eating apples. A hint of almond Serves to unite the flavours, but if you'd prefer to reduce the fat even more, omit the marzipan and add another 2 tbsp low fat natural yogurt or use low fat fromage frais instead.
ingredients
serves 4
6 large eating apples
juice of 1/2 lemon
3/4 cup fresh dates
1 ounce white marzipan
1 tsp orange flower water
4 tbsp low fat natural yogurt
4 green or purple figs
4 almonds, toasted
method
1. Core the apples. Slice thinly, then cut into fine matchsticks. Moisten with lemon juice to keep them white.
2. Remove the stones from the dates and cut the flesh into fine strips, then combine with the apple slices.
3. Soften the marzipan with orange flower water and combine with the yogurt. Mix well.
4. Pile the apples and dates in the centre of four plates. Remove the stem from each of the figs and divide the fruit into quarters without cutting right through the base. Squeeze the base with the thumb and forefinger of each hand to open up the fruit.
5. Place a fig in the centre of each salad. Spoon the yogurt filling on to the figs and decorate each one with a toasted almond.
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more information
For a slightly stronger almond flavour, add a few drops of almond extract to the yogurt mixture. When buying fresh figs, choose firm, unblemished fruit which give slightly when lightly squeezed. Avoid damaged, bruised or very soft fruit.
