PERSIAN MELON SALAD

This is a typical Persian dessert, using a mixture of sweet fresh fruits flavored with rose water and aromatic mint.

Ingredients :


Sweet Musk Melons : 2
Strawberries : 10,halved
Peaches : 3, peeled and cut into cubes
Green / red seedless grapes : 1bunch
Castor Sugar : 2tbsp
Rose Water : 1tbsp
Lemon Juice : 1tbsp
Mint : 4springs


Method :

1. Carefully cut the melon in half. Scoop out the flesh with a melon baller, making sure not to damage the skin. Reserve the melon shells in refrigerator till you serve the salad. Alternatively, if you dont have a melon baller, scoop out the flesh using a large spoon and cut into 1 inch cubes.

2. In a large bowl, combine the castor sugar, rose water, lemon juice and mint springs. Now add melon balls, strawberries, peaches and grapes. cover and Refrigerate for 2hours.

3. Pile the fruits in to melon shells and garnish with mint springs / strawberries or crushed ice.