banana and apple morning salad

 banana and apple morning salad

Hugh starts the day the fruity way with this fruit salad recipefrom River Cottage Every Day

Hugh: "There's no syrup or juice here, no maceration is required, and sugar is an optional extra. It's really just a plate of fruit. The key thing is that you've taken the trouble to peel and slice or otherwise prepare it (a squeeze of lemon or lime juice is, for instance, a wonderful way to dress a ripe banana, and give it a bit of attitude). Children can eat this with their fingers or a fork."

INGREDIENTS

• 1 banana per person, peeled and sliced
• Plus 1 (or more) of the following per person:
• A few strawberries, hulled, large ones halved or quartered
• A few raspberries
• A couple of plums or greengages, stoned and quartered
• 1 small or ½ large apple or pear, cored and sliced
• A lemon wedge
• 1-2 tsp caster sugar (optional)

METHOD

How to make banana and apple morning salad

1. Arrange the prepared fruit on a plate. Squeeze a little lemon juice over the fruit (mainly on the banana). Sprinkle a scant amount of caster sugar on the tarter fruits, if you like, and serve at once.