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ROCKMELON

Minted Melon Salad

PREP + COOK TIME 20 MINUTES SERVES 4

 2 large vine tomatoes, sliced
 1 cup mixed colour cherry tomatoes, halved
 ½ rockmelon, cut into slices or balls
 6 rashers bacon, cooked until crisp
 1 red onion, sliced
 ½ telegraph cucumber, sliced or cut in ribbons
 4 medjool dates, coarsely chopped
 handful of mint leaves, shredded
 fresh herbs or edible flowers, to decorate (optional)

HONEY DRESSING

 1½ tablespoons sherry or red wine vinegar
 3 tablespoons olive 

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