- ½ melon
- 1 short cucumber
- 1 lettuce
- A handful of mint, leaves only
- 300ml maple water
- A few ice cubes
- 1.
Halve the melon. Scoop out the seeds, then scoop out the flesh and pop it into a blender. Halve the cucumber Roughly chop 1 half and add that to the blender (see our tip below on what to do with your extra melon and cucumber).
- 2.
Roughly chop the lettuce and add that to the blender. Pick the mint leaves off their stems and add them with 300ml maple water. Blitz for a few mins till combined and smooth. Serve straight away, poured over ice.
- Tip
You've got the salad
If you've got a big blender, you can use all the melon and cucumber to make a jug of smoothie for 4. Alternatively, why not turn it into a refreshing summer salad? Cube the melon and toss in a bowl with the sliced cucumber, sliced red onion, a handful of black olives, a drizzle of olive oil and a squeeze of lemon juice. Season, and crumble over a little feta or toasted almonds to finish.
