Fig and Watermelon Salad

Ingredients:

• Watermelon – 1, about 1.5 kg
• Seedless Red Grapes – 115 gms
• Figs – 4

For the Syrup Dressing:

• Lime – 1
• Grated Rind and Juice of 1 Orange
• Maple Syrup – 1 tblsp
• Clear Honey – 2 tblsp

Method:

1. Cut the watermelon into quarters.
2. Scoop out and discard the seeds.
3. Cut the flesh away from the rind and then chop the flesh into 1 inch cubes.
4. Place the watermelon cubes in a bowl with the grapes.
5. Cut each fig lengthways into 8 wedges and add to the bowl.
6. To make the syrup dressing, grate the lime and mix the rind  with the orange rind and juice, maple syrup and honey in a small saucepan.
7. Bring to the boil over a low heat.
8. Pour the mixture over the fruit and stir.
9. Leave to cool
10. Stir again, cover and chill in the refrigerator for at-least 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
11. Divide the fruit salad equally and serve.