Thursday, July 16, 2009

TOASTED CUMIN, CUCUMBER, PEACH & BERRY SALAD (Recipe Courtesy of: Jennifer Parson Braley)

4 fresh PEACHES sliced
1 peeled & thinly sliced CUCUMBER (seeding optional)
1 teaspoon grated LEMON RIND
2 tablespoons fresh LEMON JUICE
1 tablespoon HONEY
2 tablespoons minced fresh PARSLEY
1 teaspoon CUMIN SEEDS (toasted, cooled & crushed)
½ cup fresh RASPBERRIES
½ cup fresh BLACKBERRIES
Fresh ground SEA SALT & black PEPPER

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COMBINE the first six (6) ingredients in a bowl
SPRINKLE cumin over peach & cucumber mixture
SEASON with salt & pepper to-taste
ADD the raspberries & the blackberries
TOSS gently to combine
SERVE immediately or refrigerate, covered, until ready to serve (up to 2 hours)


NOTES, ADDITIONS & SUBSTITUTIONS: my measurements are approximate – as this was a purely experimental fusion – I did my best to recall amounts... try fresh MINT instead of parsley - if using dried or GROUND CUMIN, reduce measurement to ½ teaspoon –surprisingly, FROZEN PEACHES will work well, as long as you allow time to thaw & pat them dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.

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