Monday, September 22, 2008

FRUIT AND LETTUCE SALAD


A traditional Middle Eastern salad with a vitamin C touch.

Preparation Time : 15 mins.
Cooking Time : 10 mins.
Serves 4.

Ingredients

1 cup assorted lettuce, shredded (iceberg, curly, red lettuce etc.)
½ cup papaya, diced
½ cup grapes, halved
½ cup orange segments
½ cup guava, sliced
½ cup strawberries, quartered
½ cup watermelon, diced
1 tbsp sliced almonds, toasted

For the dressing

¼ cup lime juice
2 tbsp honey
1 tbsp red chilli flakes (paprika)
1 tsp salt

Method

1. For the dressing, combine all the ingredients and mix well.
2. Cool completely and store in a sterilised air-tight bottle.
3. Just before serving, combine the fruits and lettuce, pour of the dressing over the salad and toss well.

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