Citrus Beet and Fruit Salad



In Pune, there are two seasons; the one where you need rain gear and one where you don’t. Sure there are temperature variations throughout the year, but this is pretty much the only difference. Summer clothes are not that different than winter clothes, with the exception of a light sweater and I really don’t recollect there being a spring in Pune. It’s pretty much either hot or wet and the only seasonal touch to your wardrobe comes from a worn out jacket or sweater. Even after a decade here in New York, I am still not really used to the four specific seasons. Especially summer, which is so short here in the city. And even though we’re soon approaching the end of the fall season, I am still enjoying my summer salads.

Ingredients
2 Beets peeled and pressure cooked and cooled
1 Apple
1 Orange
1 Mango
4 Figs cut into quarters
Zest of one Orange
1 tsp Mint chopped
2 tbsp Orange Juice
3 tsp chopped Pecans

Method
Cut the Beets, Apples and Mango into cubes and place in a bowl
Peel the orange, separate flesh from skins and add to bowl
Add figs, mint, orange zest and pecans to the bowl
Drizzle orange juice evenly
Toss the salad gently and serve

Comments

Manasi said…
I can imagine this being a very 'sunshine' salad, what with the orange and mint...maybe I can delude myself into thinking summer is back :)
November 12, 2008 at 7:11 AM
Anonymous said…
This is one amazing combo, never tried this type of salad..quite exotic as per my standards .But i surely love all the ingredients individually,so why not bring them all together? Thnks for sharing,will surely try this out !
November 12, 2008 at 11:54 AM
Joanna said…
I'm thinking this would be good anytime of year--the mango is a nice variation on beet-orange salad.
November 13, 2008 at 7:49 AM
Sheetal Kiran said…
If only I had a fork ... so bright and pretty. Just what I need on a grey winter day.
November 13, 2008 at 5:05 PM
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