Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Salad in A Mint Dressing
by Tarla Dalal
What a dynamic, punchy flavour this salad has! Indeed, with the vibrant flavours of miscellaneous fruits and vegetables and the tingling taste of a minty dressing, this salad is an exciting treat for the palate.
A dash of honey gives the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Salad in Mint Dressing a pleasant sweetness while lemon juice gives it a refreshing tanginess.
Remember to crush the mint dressing with a mortar-pestle and do not grind it smoothly in the mixie as that’ll spoil the desired effect.
Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Salad in A Mint Dressing recipe - How to make Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Salad in A Mint Dressing
Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 3 servings
For The Mint Dressing
1/4 cup mint leaves (phudina)
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp organic honey
1/2 tsp sea salt
For The Salad
1/2 cup apple cubes (unpeeled)
3/4 cup orange segments
1 cup lettuce , torn into pieces
1/2 cup red capscium cubes
1/2 cup yellow capsicum cubes
For the mint dressing
- For the mint dressing
- Combine all the ingredients in a mortal pestle (khalbatta) and crush it coarsely. Keep aside.
How to proceed
- How to proceed
- Combine all the ingredients in a deep bowl and toss well.
- Add the mint dressing and toss well.
- Serve immediately.
| Energy | 165 cal |
| Protein | 1.6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 16.6 g |
| Fiber | 2.5 g |
| Fat | 10.5 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 1044.1 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.3 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin C | 82.3 mg |
| Folic Acid | 23.8 mcg |
| Calcium | 40.3 mg |
| Iron | 1.3 mg |
| Magnesium | 21.2 mg |
| Phosphorus | 34.3 mg |
| Sodium | 541.5 mg |
| Potassium | 137.3 mg |
| Zinc | 0.1 mg |
Fresh fruit salad.. feels so fresh in every bite.,, and the minty flavour is just awesome taste..