Since the scorching summer season is right about here, save for a few rains now and then, it's certainly the best time for refreshing salads! What better way to enjoy nature's treats than with some crispy greens livened up with the colors of the fruits of the season?
This is a take from YUMMY Mag's 2007 issue which featured the Summer Fruit Salad with Mango Vinaigrette. I made this as part of my birthday party dinner for some friends and it was an instant hit! The guests couldn't get enough of the colorful visual treat as well as the great sweet flavors of the salad. It's cool, it's fun and it's healthy!
Take a few assorted greens (romaine lettuce), cleaned and pat-dried. For color and flavor, slice up slivers of apples (red), kiwi (peeled), cube up some ripe mangoes and add some sliced fresh strawberries. Top the fruit slices on the greens and chill.
For the mango vinaigrette, you would need:
1/2 cup mango puree
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
a pinch of garlic powder
2 tbsp white wine vinegar
3/4 cup canola oil
salt and pepper to taste
Mix the mango puree, mustard and garlic powder first. Pour into a blender. Add in the white wine vinegar and canola oil. Blend for 2 mins. Season to taste. Chill for around 30mins or so.
Drizzle the vinaigrette on top of your greens and you have a great way to start off your slimming regimen this summer!
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