Oysters, melon, pear and pomegranate

Oysters, melon, pear and pomegranate. Photo / Babiche Martens

Serves 4

1/2 cup rock or watermelon, diced
1 pear
1/4 cup pomegranate seeds
1 Tbs champagne vinegar
2 tsp olive oil
12-16 oysters
Basil
Freshly ground black pepper

1 Place the diced melon into a bowl. Core the pear and dice. Add to the bowl with the pomegranate seeds.

2 Pour the vinegar and olive oil over the fruit. Gently stir.

3 Arrange the oysters on a platter. Sprinkle basil leaves. Spoon over the fruit and vinaigrette juices. Add a grind of pepper before serving.