Cape Gooseberry Salad Recipe

Cape gooseberries, fresh figs along with cucumbers and lettuce makes a great summer salad. Easy to make, this delicious salad is a quick and refreshing.

Madhuli Ajay
Cape Gooseberry Salad Recipe
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Cape Gooseberry  also known as Rasbhari in India adds great flavour in a salad . This salad recipe is a quick and refreshing way to use the seasonal golden berries in their natural form. Sweet fresh figs pair well with the tart berries. You can also use apples or guavas. Use greens and herbs of your choice.

Did you know: Cape gooseberry is  good for diabetic patients as it is rich in fructose. It is loaded with antioxidants and vitamins and is used for many medicinal uses.

Serve Cape Gooseberry Salad Recipe along with Grilled Vegetarian Moussaka Recipe With Soy Granules and Whole Wheat Rosemary Focaccia Bread for a weeknight dinner.

If you like this recipe, you can also try other recipes such as

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  2. Carrot Ribbon Salad With Asian Sesame Dressing Recipe
  3. Smoked Tofu and Grilled Vegetable Salad Recipe

Cuisine: Continental
Course: Dinner
Diet: Vegetarian
Equipments Used: Glass Mixing Bowl
Prep in

10 M

Cooks in

0 M

Total in

10 M

Makes:

2 Servings

Ingredients

  • 5 Cape Gooseberries , husk removed and halved.
  • 4 Fresh Figs , quartered
  • 1 Onion , sliced
  • 1 Cucumber , halved and sliced
  • 3 Iceberg lettuce , torn
  • Fresh Herbs , Handful like basil, mint, chopped
  • For the dressing
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 tablespoon Honey
  • 2 teaspoons Lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon Lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper powder , (or as required)
  • Salt , to taste

How to make Cape Gooseberry Salad Recipe

  1. To begin making the Cape gooseberry salad, first make the dressing.

  2. In a small bowl or glass jar whisk together the ingredients under’ for the dressing’, the lemon juice, olive oil, honey, lemon zest, black pepper powder and salt.

  3. In a mixing/salad bowl toss together the cape gooseberries, figs, onion, cucumber and lettuce.

  4. Drizzle the dressing over the vegetables and fruits and toss the ingredients well to combine. Garnish with herbs and serve.

  5. Serve Cape Gooseberry Salad Recipe along with Grilled Vegetarian Moussaka Recipe With Soy Granules and Whole Wheat Rosemary Focaccia Bread for a weeknight dinner.