Date, Orange and Mint Salad with Orange Granita

This is a refreshing way to end a meal. The little salad combines spice, the sticky sweetness of the dates and the gentle, sweet acid of the orange granita to bring a cold refreshing feel to the mouth. Granitas can be easily produced at home with no special equipment, and there is no end to the number of flavours you can produce, using either fruit purées or flavoured waters. You will need a container which fits in the freezer and allows the granita base to be