TO DRINK: French Kir: a fresh, zesty white wine, preferably with citrus flavours, mixed with a glug of Crème de Cassis. The sweetness of the liqueur combines well with the acidity and brightness of the wine, making it a lovely aperitif.
Fresh summer plum salad
Ingredients
- DRESSING
 - 15ml (1 tbsp) sherry vinegar
 - 5ml (1 tsp) maple syrup
 - 45ml (3 tbsp) olive oil
 - salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
 - SALAD
 - 4 plums, stoned and quartered
 - 200g baby spinach
 - 400g string beans, blanched and sliced
 - 1 mozzarella ball, torn
 - 50g pecan nuts, toasted
 
Instructions
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															For the dressing, mix together all the ingredients and refrigerate until needed.
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		Combine the salad ingredients in a mixing bowl, toss through the dressing and serve with crusty bread

