One of Saucy Mama's favorite food memories includes the Winter Fruit Salad that Saucy Mama's mom made. My mom, aka the Spice Queen was a fresh food fan long before it was fashionable. Stores in the 50's and '60's were not stocked with the vast assortment of Mexican or South American fruit and vegetables as today. The idea of eating what was in season was not a politically correct choice; it was reality. This salad has served me and my family well through the years. Spice Queen peeled these fruits the old fashion way, avoiding any waste. As a time constrained modern, I use a knife to cut the rind off the citrus fruit as professional chiefs do on TV, then slice out the citrus segments leaving behind the fibrous casings. I feel guilty about this (is guilt becoming a theme?) because fiber is one of those things we should all eat more of.
Winter Fruit Salad
Winter Fruit Salad
Classic or Modern: Adjust to Family Size
In A Bowl Mix
- 1-3 oranges, sectioned (Tennis Ball or Softball Size)
- 1-2 grapefruits, sectioned (Classic: White; Modern:
- 1-2 apples (Classic: Red Delicious; Modern: Granny Smith)
- 1-2 cups shredded lettuce (Classic: Iceberg; Modern: Romaine)
Dressing
- 1 to 5 Tbs Miracle Whip (Classic is Classic)
- 3 Tbs Orange Juice (Modern: Rice Wine Vinegar plus A Little Balsamic)
- Big Splash of Milk
- Blend Together (Classic Technique: Fork; Modern: Whisk)
- Dress, Mix, Serve
Fancy: Sprinkle With Chopped Walnuts Or Pecans
And hear in your head Spice Queen's story about her first Waldorf Salad.
1 comment:
I remember the Spice Queen coming back from Florida with a huge bag of oranges, during a cold part of the year. Wow was that exciting, oranges when it was still cold out!
Now, such things are boring.
I love the seasonality of fruits and veggies. If you are a frugal shopper, like me, buying and cooking only what is "on-sale" will result in more seasonality in your cooking. You'll save money! And as an added plus. you don't need to think about what to buy - just buy the sale, and start cooking :)
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