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Crudites - the Perfect Appetiser

It is a great way to start an anti aging meal, giving you an abundance of anti oxidants, vitamins, minerals and fibre.

Arrange a rainbow of the following raw vegetables on a platter to show off the bright colours and varying crunchy textures:

• lettuce, endive or chicory leaves, or rocket and watercress, dressed with plenty of olive oil, a little vinegar, salt and pepper and lots of chopped fresh herbs such as parsley, chives, basil and chervil
• shredded white or red cabbage, again dressed as above
• whole radishes
• sticks of celery
• strips of fennel
• slices of cucumber
• strips of carrot
• small florets of cauliflower
• small florets of broccoli
• sliced mushrooms
• spring onions
• quartered tomatoes
• strips of red pepper
• whole mange tout peas
• whole small fine green beans

You can serve these crudités with a bowl of mayonnaise or garlic mayonnaise (aioli).