Starter: Watermelon and Feta Salad
Ingredients:
Fresh watermelon (cubed)
Feta cheese (crumbled)
Fresh mint leaves
Red onion (thinly sliced)
Lime juice
Olive oil
Salt and pepper
Instructions:
In a large bowl, combine watermelon cubes, crumbled feta, and fresh mint leaves.
Add thinly sliced red onion.
Drizzle with lime juice and olive oil.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Toss gently and serve chilled.
Main Course: Grilled Prawn and Pineapple Skewers
Ingredients:
Fresh prawns (peeled and deveined)
Pineapple chunks
Red bell pepper (cut into squares)
Red onion (cut into squares)
Marinade: olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and pepper
Instructions:
Prepare the marinade by mixing olive oil, crushed garlic, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Marinate the prawns for at least 30 minutes.
Thread prawns, pineapple chunks, red bell pepper, and red onion onto skewers.
Grill over medium-high heat until prawns are cooked and slightly charred.
Serve with a fresh garden salad.
Side Dish: Mango and Avocado Salsa
Ingredients:
Fresh mango (diced)
Avocado (diced)
Red onion (finely chopped)
Red bell pepper (diced)
Fresh coriander (chopped)
Lime juice
Salt and pepper
Instructions:
In a bowl, combine diced mango, avocado, red onion, and red bell pepper.
Add chopped fresh coriander.
Drizzle with lime juice.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Mix gently and serve chilled.
Dessert: Rooibos and Honey Poached Pears
Ingredients:
Pears (peeled and halved)
Rooibos tea bags
Honey
Vanilla pod
Cinnamon stick
Water
Instructions:
In a large pot, bring water to a boil and add rooibos tea bags, honey, vanilla pod, and cinnamon stick.
Reduce to a simmer and add peeled and halved pears.
Simmer for 20-25 minutes until pears are tender.
Remove pears and let the liquid reduce to a syrupy consistency.
Serve poached pears drizzled with the rooibos and honey syrup.
Beverage: Sparkling Berry Lemonade
Ingredients:
Fresh mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
Lemon juice
Sparkling water
Mint leaves
Ice cubes
Instructions:
In a glass jug, muddle a handful of mixed berries with fresh mint leaves.
Add lemon juice and a bit of sweetener if desired.
Fill the jug with ice cubes.
Top up with sparkling water.
Stir gently and serve immediately.
Snack: Biltong and Cheese Platter
Ingredients:
Assorted biltong slices
Variety of cheeses (cheddar, gouda, brie)
Fresh fruits (grapes, figs)
Nuts (almonds, walnuts)
Crackers
Instructions:
Arrange biltong slices, cheeses, fresh fruits, and nuts on a large platter.
Serve with a selection of crackers.
This summer Christmas menu offers a delightful mix of fresh and vibrant flavours, making it perfect for a festive celebration under the South African sun.
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