Greens with Mango

Greens with Mango

The Spa Ritual in Calgary, Alberta offers spa cuisine to guests as ordered. The spa offers asian-inspired salads, soups, and wraps in addition to smoothies and chocolate-dipped strawberries.  The Spa Ritual uses organic ingredients wherever possible, and all food is healthy and fresh – made to order.

One of their signature salads is named “Greens with Mango”. Here is the recipe to make this delicious dish at home:

Ingredients:

1 fresh ripe organic Mango
4 drops sesame oil
¼ tsp fresh chopped organic Cilantro
¼ tsp fresh chopped organic Basil
1/8 tsp kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper
¼ tsp toasted sesame seeds
½ Tbsp finely diced (very small) red onion
1 to 1 ½ Tbsp Rice wine vinegar
1/4 tsp dried coconut
 
Directions:

1. Peel Mango and cut into ½ inch dice and place in medium size bowl.
2. Add chopped herbs and toss
3. Add salt & pepper along with Rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, diced red onion and toss.
4. Drain off excess vinegar.
 
Yield : 2 servings.

Soy Balsamic dressing for Salad leaves

4 oz Safflower oil
1 oz Sesame oil
1 ½ oz Balsamic vinegar
1 oz Soy sauce
1 oz Terriyaki sauce
½ oz fresh chopped organic ginger and garlic
 
Mix ingredients with an immersion blender or in a blender to ensure a uniform consistency.
 
Plating:

Place a generous cup of organic baby greens on plate. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of dressing over leaves.  Top greens with ½ of diced mango and dried coconut. Garnish plate with cilantro and basil leaves. Accompany with pita or wonton strips.


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