Mango Apple Papaya Salad w/ Apple Cider Vinaigrette!

Hi everyone! Today I have a delicious salad that I made in my Foundations I class last Thursday! It has fresh fruit (mangos, apples, oranges and papayas) along with a fresh and tangy apple cider vinaigrette! It is such a super easy and fun dish to make! I hope you enjoy!

SALAD:

• Mixed greens
• Mango
• Papaya
• Green apples
• Orange

Dice the mango and papaya about 1/4 inch, set aside. Then, slice green apples into thin strips about 2 inches in length, set aside. Supreme oranges (make sure there aren't any seeds), set aside. Place rinsed mixed greens in a bowl, set aside. 

VINAIGRETTE:

• Dijon mustard
• Shallots, finely diced (almost minced)
• Garlic, minced (add salt and smash against side of knife over and over to make into a paste)
• Salt and pepper 
• Apple Cider Vinegar
• Canola Oil (or any kind of neutral oil)
• Sugar (honey is a good substitute)

Take a small bowl, place about 1/2 tsp. to 1 tsp. of dijon mustard in the bowl. Finely dice about 1 tsp. worth of shallots (small amount), if you dice more than you need, caramelize them, add some mushrooms, butter and thyme and saute all of it together! Now back to the delicious vinaigrette... Once you've added your shallots and dijon mustard, mince up some garlic (or make into a paste) and throw it in the bowl as well. Throw a pinch or two of salt and pepper in the bowl to give it some extra seasoning. Whisk everything together and add 1 cup of Apple Cider Vinegar, continue to whisk. Then take 3 cups of Canola oil, add in very lightly to the vinegar while still whisking. If you add too much oil in the beginning, it will break apart. Continue to whisk in oil until you've finished the three cups of oil. If it still has too much of a bite, add a pinch of sugar or honey to "round out" the flavor and to sweeten it up just a bit. Don't add too much or it will be too sweet, you still want that bite. 

Dress salad and all of your fruits with the dressing, then plate it and voila! You have a delicious, fruity salad!

I hope you enjoyed this quick little recipe! 

Side-note: I will be posting much more frequently, I promise. The past few weeks were so busy with school and I had final exams. I start my new class on Monday so I will have more time to try new recipes and share with you my recipes from school! 

Within the next 2-3 days I will be posting a Ginger Pear Tea Cupcake recipe that has a delicious Honey Whipped Cream Frosting on it! 

Have a wonderful weekend!

xo,

Bekah!