Name: Strawberry,tomato and dragonfruit salad
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1 dragonfruit,diced; 450g strawberries,halved; 450g mixed tomatoes (heirlooms and cherry tomatoes),cut into bite-sized pieces; ½ bunch coriander,leaves picked and washed; ½ bunch mint,leaves picked and washed; ½ bunch Thai basil,leaves picked and washed

Rosheen Kaul says dragonfruit has a subtle-sweet flavour and looks super cool.Armelle Habib

easyTime:<30 minsServes:4

In this salad,the combination of sweetish fruit and juicy tomatoes slicked with a bright lemongrass,chilli and lime dressing is absolutely sensational. Eaten on its own or with grilled chicken or fish,this zingy salad is a wonderful addition to the warm weather dinner rotation.

Ingredients

1 dragonfruit,diced
450g strawberries,halved
450g mixed tomatoes (heirlooms and cherry tomatoes),cut into bite-sized pieces
½ bunch coriander,leaves picked and washed
½ bunch mint,leaves picked and washed
½ bunch Thai basil,leaves picked and washed

Lemongrass sambal dressing

40g (2-3 stalks) lemongrass,tender part only
¼ cup vegetable oil
2 tsp fish sauce (check gluten-free if required)
2 tsp rice vinegar
10g fresh lime juice
pinch of sugar
½ banana shallot,sliced
2-3 makrut lime leaves,finely chopped
1 birdseye chilli,finely sliced
salt to taste

Method

1. To make the dressing,finely blitz the lemongrass in a food processor until smooth,then transfer into a heatproof bowl.
2. Heat the oil in a small pan until smoking,then very gently pour over the lemongrass to sear.
3. Allow to cool,then add the fish sauce,rice vinegar,lime juice and a pinch of sugar. Check seasoning and adjust if required.
4. Add the shallot,lime leaf and birdseye chilli,mix to combine and set aside.
5. In a medium bowl,combine the dragonfruit,strawberries and tomatoes with the dressing and herbs. Toss to combine and serve.
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