Saturday, 3 May 2014

Mint, Cucumber & Apple Summer Salad

Summer salads don't get better than this.  Sweet, sour, crunchy and just plain refreshing ... especially with a BBQ.  Prepare all before guests arrive and then toss together just before serving - which only takes 5 minutes.  Suitable for 4 - 6 foodie lovers. Here we go ...
Mint, Cucumber & Apple Summer Salad
Picture: Not Quite Nigella - www.facebook.com/eatloveplaywithfood.
1 big red apple, cored, diced
1 big green apple, cored, diced
8cm piece of cucumber, cubed
2 stalks celery, chopped
200g goat's cheese feta, cubed
60ml cream
60ml mint jelly/sauce
Salt & pepper to taste
50g pecan, rough chop
Mint for garnish

Cut apples, cucumber and feta into cubes
Chop celery stalks (no leaves)
Mix cream and mint jelly/sauce together
Combine apples, cucumber, celery and feta in a bowl
Pour cream and mint mix over and toss well
Season with salt & pepper, place in a serving bowl and sprinkle with nuts
Garnish with fresh mint




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