FAST FOOD

Citrus salad in white wine and thyme syrup

Serves 6



2   blood oranges
2   ruby oranges
2   navel oranges
4   black or green figs, halved
To serve:   double cream, optional
Syrup
250 ml   fruity white wine, such as riesling
330 gm (1½ cups)   caster sugar
½   lemon rind, thinly peeled
1 tbsp   thyme leaves


1 For wine syrup, place wine, sugar, lemon rind and 1 cup water in a saucepan and stir over low heat until sugar dissolves, then bring to the boil and simmer over medium heat for 8-10 minutes or until syrupy. Discard rind, stir in thyme and cool to room temperature.
2 Using a small knife, cut rind and pith from citrus, then cut fruit into wedges and place in a large bowl. Pour wine syrup over and toss gently to combine. Divide salad among bowls and serve immediately topped with double cream, if using.


Drink Suggestion NV Lindauer Fraise.

RECIPE Lynne Mullins PHOTOGRAPHY Con Poulos STYLING Michaela Le Compte


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