Top tip: If you’re hosting, you can prepare the kebabs and walnut salsa in advance and refrigerate, then simply BBQ when you’re ready.
Recipe and image courtesy of California Walnuts, walnuts.org
Fruit kebabs with sweet walnut salsa
These refreshing fruit kebabs are a perfect palate cleanser after a barbecue
Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 10 mins
Total: 20 mins
Published: May 19, 2025 at 8:31 am
Ingredients
- 50g/1.7oz Caster sugar
- 1 Lime zest and juice
- 50g/1.7 oz California walnuts chopped
- 4 Large strawberries
- 1 Orange and yellow flesh melon cut into cubes
- 1 Banana cut into 4 chunks
- 2 tsp Flavourless oil (vegetable oil is good for this)
- Lemon sorbet or (vegan) Greek yoghurt to serve
Method
Step 1
To make the walnut salsa, place the caster sugar in a small saucepan with the lime juice and 4 tbsp water. Heat gently until the sugar has dissolved. Bring to the boil and cook for 2 minutes or until the sauce is pale golden in colour. Add the lime zest then stir in the walnuts and set aside to cool.
Step 2
Thread the prepared fruit onto 4 wooden satay sticks or skewers. Brush them with a little flavourless oil and place them on a hot BBQ for 2-3 minutes each side.
Step 3
Remove from the BBQ and place each kebab on a serving plate. Spoon over the walnut salsa and serve with a scoop of lemon sorbet or a spoonful of vegan Greek-style yoghurt, if you like.
