Here’s a delicious and healthy 3-course meal for Valentine’s Day that you can enjoy with your loved one:
Starter: Watermelon & Feta Salad Ingredients:
- 4 cups of watermelon, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup of crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup of fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 2 tbsp of freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 tsp of honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, mix the watermelon, feta cheese, and mint leaves.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, honey, salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle the dressing over the watermelon mixture and toss gently to combine.
- Serve chilled.
Main Course: Grilled Salmon with Avocado Salsa Ingredients:
- 4 salmon fillets (170g each)
- 2 ripe avocados, pitted and diced
- 1/2 red onion, chopped
- 1 large tomato, chopped
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
- 2 tbsp of freshly squeezed lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for grilling
Instructions:
- Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
- Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper, then brush them lightly with olive oil.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the avocados, red onion, tomato, jalapeño, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
- Place the salmon fillets on the grill and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, until the fish is opaque and flaky.
- Serve the salmon with a dollop of avocado salsa on top.
Dessert: Berry Sorbet Ingredients:
- 3 cups of mixed berries (strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, etc.), fresh or frozen
- 1/2 cup of sugar
- 1/2 cup of water
- 1 tbsp of freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt to taste
Instructions:
- In a saucepan, combine the sugar and water. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- In a blender or food processor, puree the mixed berries, lemon juice, and salt until smooth.
- Stir the puree into the sugar syrup, then transfer the mixture to a container and freeze for at least 2 hours.
- Scoop the sorbet into serving dishes and serve immediately.
